Finding the Third Proportional to 287,193.09 and 476,988.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,193.09 and 476,988.75 is: 792,213.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,193.09 : 476,988.75 = 476,988.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,193.09/476,988.75 = 476,988.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,193.09x = 476,988.75 × 476,988.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,193.09x = 227,518,267,626.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,518,267,626.56/287,193.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,213.58
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