Finding the Third Proportional to 289,638.50 and 630,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,638.50 and 630,768 is: 1,373,671.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,638.50 : 630,768 = 630,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,638.50/630,768 = 630,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,638.50x = 630,768 × 630,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,638.50x = 397,868,269,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,868,269,824/289,638.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,373,671.90
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