Finding the Third Proportional to 287,651.50 and 625,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,651.50 and 625,805 is: 1,361,480.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,651.50 : 625,805 = 625,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,651.50/625,805 = 625,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,651.50x = 625,805 × 625,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,651.50x = 391,631,898,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,631,898,025/287,651.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361,480.47
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