Finding the Third Proportional to 288,951.75 and 383,407.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,951.75 and 383,407.88 is: 508,740.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,951.75 : 383,407.88 = 383,407.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,951.75/383,407.88 = 383,407.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,951.75x = 383,407.88 × 383,407.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,951.75x = 147,001,598,612.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,001,598,612.02/288,951.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,740.99
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