Finding the Third Proportional to 289,518 and 447,400.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,518 and 447,400.50 is: 691,380.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,518 : 447,400.50 = 447,400.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,518/447,400.50 = 447,400.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,518x = 447,400.50 × 447,400.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,518x = 200,167,207,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,167,207,400.25/289,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,380.87
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