Finding the Third Proportional to 285,621.19 and 626,246.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,621.19 and 626,246.44 is: 1,373,093.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,621.19 : 626,246.44 = 626,246.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,621.19/626,246.44 = 626,246.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,621.19x = 626,246.44 × 626,246.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,621.19x = 392,184,600,481.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,184,600,481.44/285,621.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,373,093.52
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