Finding the Third Proportional to 291,937.50 and 633,723.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,937.50 and 633,723.75 is: 1,375,656.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,937.50 : 633,723.75 = 633,723.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,937.50/633,723.75 = 633,723.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,937.50x = 633,723.75 × 633,723.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,937.50x = 401,605,791,314.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,605,791,314.06/291,937.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,375,656.75
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