Finding the Third Proportional to 287,574.05 and 622,755.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,574.05 and 622,755.84 is: 1,348,608.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,574.05 : 622,755.84 = 622,755.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,574.05/622,755.84 = 622,755.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,574.05x = 622,755.84 × 622,755.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,574.05x = 387,824,840,924.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,824,840,924.77/287,574.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,348,608.63
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