Finding the Third Proportional to 285,810.38 and 420,163.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,810.38 and 420,163.31 is: 617,672.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,810.38 : 420,163.31 = 420,163.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,810.38/420,163.31 = 420,163.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,810.38x = 420,163.31 × 420,163.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,810.38x = 176,537,209,170.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,537,209,170.97/285,810.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,672.50
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