Finding the Third Proportional to 289,161.50 and 626,583.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,161.50 and 626,583.75 is: 1,357,743.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,161.50 : 626,583.75 = 626,583.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,161.50/626,583.75 = 626,583.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,161.50x = 626,583.75 × 626,583.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,161.50x = 392,607,195,764.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,607,195,764.06/289,161.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,357,743.67
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