Finding the Third Proportional to 289,471.50 and 413,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,471.50 and 413,565 is: 590,856.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,471.50 : 413,565 = 413,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,471.50/413,565 = 413,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,471.50x = 413,565 × 413,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,471.50x = 171,036,009,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,036,009,225/289,471.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,856.13
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