Finding the Third Proportional to 284,432.50 and 609,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,432.50 and 609,347 is: 1,305,419.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,432.50 : 609,347 = 609,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,432.50/609,347 = 609,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,432.50x = 609,347 × 609,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,432.50x = 371,303,766,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,303,766,409/284,432.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,305,419.62
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