Finding the Third Proportional to 285,321.75 and 674,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,321.75 and 674,754 is: 1,595,717.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,321.75 : 674,754 = 674,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,321.75/674,754 = 674,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,321.75x = 674,754 × 674,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,321.75x = 455,292,960,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,292,960,516/285,321.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,595,717.68
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