Finding the Third Proportional to 284,116.50 and 631,293.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,116.50 and 631,293.75 is: 1,402,705.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,116.50 : 631,293.75 = 631,293.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,116.50/631,293.75 = 631,293.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,116.50x = 631,293.75 × 631,293.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,116.50x = 398,531,798,789.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,531,798,789.06/284,116.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,402,705.58
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