Finding the Third Proportional to 283,798.50 and 439,467.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,798.50 and 439,467.75 is: 680,524.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,798.50 : 439,467.75 = 439,467.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,798.50/439,467.75 = 439,467.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,798.50x = 439,467.75 × 439,467.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,798.50x = 193,131,903,290.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,131,903,290.06/283,798.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,524.75
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