Finding the Third Proportional to 286,891.75 and 630,402.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,891.75 and 630,402.50 is: 1,385,216.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,891.75 : 630,402.50 = 630,402.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,891.75/630,402.50 = 630,402.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,891.75x = 630,402.50 × 630,402.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,891.75x = 397,407,312,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,407,312,006.25/286,891.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,385,216.94
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