Finding the Third Proportional to 287,176.50 and 633,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,176.50 and 633,033 is: 1,395,416.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,176.50 : 633,033 = 633,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,176.50/633,033 = 633,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,176.50x = 633,033 × 633,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,176.50x = 400,730,779,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,730,779,089/287,176.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,395,416.33
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