Finding the Third Proportional to 285,175.69 and 398,717.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,175.69 and 398,717.44 is: 557,465.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,175.69 : 398,717.44 = 398,717.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,175.69/398,717.44 = 398,717.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,175.69x = 398,717.44 × 398,717.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,175.69x = 158,975,594,966.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,975,594,966.57/285,175.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,465.46
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