Finding the Third Proportional to 286,960.50 and 363,849.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,960.50 and 363,849.75 is: 461,340.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,960.50 : 363,849.75 = 363,849.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,960.50/363,849.75 = 363,849.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,960.50x = 363,849.75 × 363,849.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,960.50x = 132,386,640,575.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,386,640,575.06/286,960.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,340.99
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