Finding the Third Proportional to 285,599.25 and 437,541.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,599.25 and 437,541.75 is: 670,319.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,599.25 : 437,541.75 = 437,541.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,599.25/437,541.75 = 437,541.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,599.25x = 437,541.75 × 437,541.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,599.25x = 191,442,782,993.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,442,782,993.06/285,599.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,319.63
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