Finding the Third Proportional to 288,410.63 and 621,175.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,410.63 and 621,175.50 is: 1,337,880.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,410.63 : 621,175.50 = 621,175.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,410.63/621,175.50 = 621,175.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,410.63x = 621,175.50 × 621,175.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,410.63x = 385,859,001,800.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,859,001,800.25/288,410.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,337,880.68
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