Finding the Third Proportional to 285,813.75 and 603,703.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,813.75 and 603,703.50 is: 1,275,158.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,813.75 : 603,703.50 = 603,703.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,813.75/603,703.50 = 603,703.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,813.75x = 603,703.50 × 603,703.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,813.75x = 364,457,915,912.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,457,915,912.25/285,813.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,275,158.79
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