Finding the Third Proportional to 287,068.50 and 670,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,068.50 and 670,509 is: 1,566,115.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,068.50 : 670,509 = 670,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,068.50/670,509 = 670,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,068.50x = 670,509 × 670,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,068.50x = 449,582,319,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,582,319,081/287,068.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,566,115.12
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