Finding the Third Proportional to 287,412.05 and 593,273.11
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,412.05 and 593,273.11 is: 1,224,628.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,412.05 : 593,273.11 = 593,273.11 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,412.05/593,273.11 = 593,273.11/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,412.05x = 593,273.11 × 593,273.11 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,412.05x = 351,972,982,307.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,972,982,307.48/287,412.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,224,628.49
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