Finding the Third Proportional to 284,890.50 and 622,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,890.50 and 622,701 is: 1,361,072.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,890.50 : 622,701 = 622,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,890.50/622,701 = 622,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,890.50x = 622,701 × 622,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,890.50x = 387,756,535,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,756,535,401/284,890.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361,072.19
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