Finding the Third Proportional to 286,750.75 and 445,804.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,750.75 and 445,804.50 is: 693,081.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,750.75 : 445,804.50 = 445,804.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,750.75/445,804.50 = 445,804.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,750.75x = 445,804.50 × 445,804.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,750.75x = 198,741,652,220.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,741,652,220.25/286,750.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,081.54
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