Finding the Third Proportional to 284,790.75 and 606,391.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,790.75 and 606,391.50 is: 1,291,160.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,790.75 : 606,391.50 = 606,391.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,790.75/606,391.50 = 606,391.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,790.75x = 606,391.50 × 606,391.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,790.75x = 367,710,651,272.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,710,651,272.25/284,790.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,160.80
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