Finding the Third Proportional to 285,750 and 431,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,750 and 431,217 is: 650,737.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,750 : 431,217 = 431,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,750/431,217 = 431,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,750x = 431,217 × 431,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,750x = 185,948,101,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,948,101,089/285,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,737.01
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