Finding the Third Proportional to 289,606.50 and 448,423.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,606.50 and 448,423.50 is: 694,333.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,606.50 : 448,423.50 = 448,423.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,606.50/448,423.50 = 448,423.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,606.50x = 448,423.50 × 448,423.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,606.50x = 201,083,635,352.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,083,635,352.25/289,606.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,333.99
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