Finding the Third Proportional to 294,047.25 and 637,882.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,047.25 and 637,882.50 is: 1,383,771.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,047.25 : 637,882.50 = 637,882.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,047.25/637,882.50 = 637,882.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,047.25x = 637,882.50 × 637,882.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,047.25x = 406,894,083,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,894,083,806.25/294,047.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,771.09
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