Finding the Third Proportional to 287,729.09 and 451,381.99
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,729.09 and 451,381.99 is: 708,116.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,729.09 : 451,381.99 = 451,381.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,729.09/451,381.99 = 451,381.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,729.09x = 451,381.99 × 451,381.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,729.09x = 203,745,702,871.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,745,702,871.16/287,729.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,116.46
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