Finding the Third Proportional to 289,662.75 and 424,125.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,662.75 and 424,125.75 is: 621,007.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,662.75 : 424,125.75 = 424,125.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,662.75/424,125.75 = 424,125.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,662.75x = 424,125.75 × 424,125.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,662.75x = 179,882,651,813.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,882,651,813.06/289,662.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,007.19
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