Finding the Third Proportional to 288,004.50 and 628,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,004.50 and 628,416 is: 1,371,182.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,004.50 : 628,416 = 628,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,004.50/628,416 = 628,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,004.50x = 628,416 × 628,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,004.50x = 394,906,669,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,906,669,056/288,004.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,371,182.29
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