Finding the Third Proportional to 288,775.13 and 695,688.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,775.13 and 695,688.75 is: 1,675,985.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,775.13 : 695,688.75 = 695,688.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,775.13/695,688.75 = 695,688.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,775.13x = 695,688.75 × 695,688.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,775.13x = 483,982,836,876.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 483,982,836,876.56/288,775.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,675,985.20
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