Finding the Third Proportional to 283,536.75 and 449,184.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,536.75 and 449,184.75 is: 711,607.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,536.75 : 449,184.75 = 449,184.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,536.75/449,184.75 = 449,184.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,536.75x = 449,184.75 × 449,184.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,536.75x = 201,766,939,632.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,766,939,632.56/283,536.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,607.72
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