Finding the Third Proportional to 287,334 and 435,000.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,334 and 435,000.38 is: 658,555.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,334 : 435,000.38 = 435,000.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,334/435,000.38 = 435,000.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,334x = 435,000.38 × 435,000.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,334x = 189,225,326,250.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,225,326,250.14/287,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,555.29
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