Finding the Third Proportional to 286,990.50 and 447,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,990.50 and 447,930 is: 699,121.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,990.50 : 447,930 = 447,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,990.50/447,930 = 447,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,990.50x = 447,930 × 447,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,990.50x = 200,641,284,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,641,284,900/286,990.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,121.70
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