Finding the Third Proportional to 287,064 and 670,497.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,064 and 670,497.75 is: 1,566,087.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,064 : 670,497.75 = 670,497.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,064/670,497.75 = 670,497.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,064x = 670,497.75 × 670,497.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,064x = 449,567,232,755.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,567,232,755.06/287,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,566,087.12
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