Finding the Third Proportional to 283,236.75 and 432,249.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,236.75 and 432,249.75 is: 659,659.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,236.75 : 432,249.75 = 432,249.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,236.75/432,249.75 = 432,249.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,236.75x = 432,249.75 × 432,249.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,236.75x = 186,839,846,375.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,839,846,375.06/283,236.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,659.62
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