Finding the Third Proportional to 288,156.50 and 462,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,156.50 and 462,989 is: 743,897.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,156.50 : 462,989 = 462,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,156.50/462,989 = 462,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,156.50x = 462,989 × 462,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,156.50x = 214,358,814,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,358,814,121/288,156.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,897.20
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