Finding the Third Proportional to 284,201.16 and 429,252.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,201.16 and 429,252.75 is: 648,336.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,201.16 : 429,252.75 = 429,252.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,201.16/429,252.75 = 429,252.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,201.16x = 429,252.75 × 429,252.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,201.16x = 184,257,923,382.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,257,923,382.56/284,201.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,336.29
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