Finding the Third Proportional to 284,873.84 and 607,883.48
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,873.84 and 607,883.48 is: 1,297,143.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,873.84 : 607,883.48 = 607,883.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,873.84/607,883.48 = 607,883.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,873.84x = 607,883.48 × 607,883.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,873.84x = 369,522,330,575.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,522,330,575.89/284,873.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,297,143.80
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