Finding the Third Proportional to 283,733.25 and 622,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,733.25 and 622,749 is: 1,366,834.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,733.25 : 622,749 = 622,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,733.25/622,749 = 622,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,733.25x = 622,749 × 622,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,733.25x = 387,816,317,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,816,317,001/283,733.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,366,834.23
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