Finding the Third Proportional to 291,427.50 and 627,141.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,427.50 and 627,141.75 is: 1,349,587.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,427.50 : 627,141.75 = 627,141.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,427.50/627,141.75 = 627,141.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,427.50x = 627,141.75 × 627,141.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,427.50x = 393,306,774,593.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,306,774,593.06/291,427.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,349,587.03
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