Finding the Third Proportional to 289,861.50 and 627,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,861.50 and 627,975 is: 1,360,486.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,861.50 : 627,975 = 627,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,861.50/627,975 = 627,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,861.50x = 627,975 × 627,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,861.50x = 394,352,600,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,352,600,625/289,861.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,360,486.30
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