Finding the Third Proportional to 283,425.75 and 438,828.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,425.75 and 438,828.75 is: 679,439.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,425.75 : 438,828.75 = 438,828.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,425.75/438,828.75 = 438,828.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,425.75x = 438,828.75 × 438,828.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,425.75x = 192,570,671,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,570,671,826.56/283,425.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,439.58
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