Finding the Third Proportional to 292,207.50 and 682,708.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,207.50 and 682,708.50 is: 1,595,068.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,207.50 : 682,708.50 = 682,708.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,207.50/682,708.50 = 682,708.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,207.50x = 682,708.50 × 682,708.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,207.50x = 466,090,895,972.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,090,895,972.25/292,207.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,595,068.22
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