Finding the Third Proportional to 288,615 and 421,750.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,615 and 421,750.50 is: 616,300.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,615 : 421,750.50 = 421,750.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,615/421,750.50 = 421,750.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,615x = 421,750.50 × 421,750.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,615x = 177,873,484,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,873,484,250.25/288,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,300.21
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