Finding the Third Proportional to 289,797.75 and 421,539.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,797.75 and 421,539.19 is: 613,170.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,797.75 : 421,539.19 = 421,539.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,797.75/421,539.19 = 421,539.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,797.75x = 421,539.19 × 421,539.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,797.75x = 177,695,286,598.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,695,286,598.16/289,797.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,170.00
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