Finding the Third Proportional to 287,043.75 and 410,882.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,043.75 and 410,882.63 is: 588,149.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,043.75 : 410,882.63 = 410,882.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,043.75/410,882.63 = 410,882.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,043.75x = 410,882.63 × 410,882.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,043.75x = 168,824,531,526.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,824,531,526.89/287,043.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,149.13
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