Finding the Third Proportional to 287,590.50 and 627,088.08
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,590.50 and 627,088.08 is: 1,367,359.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,590.50 : 627,088.08 = 627,088.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,590.50/627,088.08 = 627,088.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,590.50x = 627,088.08 × 627,088.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,590.50x = 393,239,457,726.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,239,457,726.51/287,590.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,367,359.00
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