Finding the Third Proportional to 284,365.50 and 658,317.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,365.50 and 658,317.75 is: 1,524,032.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,365.50 : 658,317.75 = 658,317.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,365.50/658,317.75 = 658,317.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,365.50x = 658,317.75 × 658,317.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,365.50x = 433,382,259,965.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,382,259,965.06/284,365.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,524,032.49
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