Finding the Third Proportional to 288,259.50 and 421,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,259.50 and 421,281 is: 615,687.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,259.50 : 421,281 = 421,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,259.50/421,281 = 421,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,259.50x = 421,281 × 421,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,259.50x = 177,477,680,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,477,680,961/288,259.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615,687.19
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