Finding the Third Proportional to 287,720 and 431,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,720 and 431,585 is: 647,385.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,720 : 431,585 = 431,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,720/431,585 = 431,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,720x = 431,585 × 431,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,720x = 186,265,612,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,265,612,225/287,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,385.00
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