Finding the Third Proportional to 286,453.97 and 622,193.91
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,453.97 and 622,193.91 is: 1,351,439.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,453.97 : 622,193.91 = 622,193.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,453.97/622,193.91 = 622,193.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,453.97x = 622,193.91 × 622,193.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,453.97x = 387,125,256,974.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,125,256,974.63/286,453.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,351,439.67
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