Finding the Third Proportional to 285,163.50 and 622,913.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,163.50 and 622,913.25 is: 1,360,696.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,163.50 : 622,913.25 = 622,913.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,163.50/622,913.25 = 622,913.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,163.50x = 622,913.25 × 622,913.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,163.50x = 388,020,917,025.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,020,917,025.56/285,163.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,360,696.29
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