Finding the Third Proportional to 287,413.88 and 604,594.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,413.88 and 604,594.13 is: 1,271,803.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,413.88 : 604,594.13 = 604,594.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,413.88/604,594.13 = 604,594.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,413.88x = 604,594.13 × 604,594.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,413.88x = 365,534,055,984.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,534,055,984.52/287,413.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,271,803.79
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