Finding the Third Proportional to 284,171.63 and 627,630.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,171.63 and 627,630.75 is: 1,386,205.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,171.63 : 627,630.75 = 627,630.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,171.63/627,630.75 = 627,630.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,171.63x = 627,630.75 × 627,630.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,171.63x = 393,920,358,345.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,920,358,345.56/284,171.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,386,205.81
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