Finding the Third Proportional to 291,719.25 and 603,688.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,719.25 and 603,688.50 is: 1,249,282.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,719.25 : 603,688.50 = 603,688.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,719.25/603,688.50 = 603,688.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,719.25x = 603,688.50 × 603,688.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,719.25x = 364,439,805,032.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,439,805,032.25/291,719.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,249,282.68
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