Finding the Third Proportional to 287,664 and 605,655.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,664 and 605,655.75 is: 1,275,164.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,664 : 605,655.75 = 605,655.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,664/605,655.75 = 605,655.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,664x = 605,655.75 × 605,655.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,664x = 366,818,887,508.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,818,887,508.06/287,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,275,164.38
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