Finding the Third Proportional to 286,702.50 and 455,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,702.50 and 455,478 is: 723,607.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,702.50 : 455,478 = 455,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,702.50/455,478 = 455,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,702.50x = 455,478 × 455,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,702.50x = 207,460,208,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,460,208,484/286,702.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,607.95
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