Finding the Third Proportional to 283,219.50 and 455,811.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,219.50 and 455,811.75 is: 733,580.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,219.50 : 455,811.75 = 455,811.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,219.50/455,811.75 = 455,811.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,219.50x = 455,811.75 × 455,811.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,219.50x = 207,764,351,438.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,764,351,438.06/283,219.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,580.67
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