Finding the Third Proportional to 289,783.50 and 631,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,783.50 and 631,053 is: 1,374,225.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,783.50 : 631,053 = 631,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,783.50/631,053 = 631,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,783.50x = 631,053 × 631,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,783.50x = 398,227,888,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,227,888,809/289,783.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,374,225.55
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