Finding the Third Proportional to 290,868.50 and 628,431.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,868.50 and 628,431.50 is: 1,357,748.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,868.50 : 628,431.50 = 628,431.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,868.50/628,431.50 = 628,431.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,868.50x = 628,431.50 × 628,431.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,868.50x = 394,926,150,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,926,150,192.25/290,868.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,357,748.09
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