Finding the Third Proportional to 287,487 and 417,849.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,487 and 417,849.75 is: 607,326.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,487 : 417,849.75 = 417,849.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,487/417,849.75 = 417,849.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,487x = 417,849.75 × 417,849.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,487x = 174,598,413,575.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,598,413,575.06/287,487 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,326.29
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