Finding the Third Proportional to 407,722.50 and 587,283.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,722.50 and 587,283.75 is: 845,923.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,722.50 : 587,283.75 = 587,283.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,722.50/587,283.75 = 587,283.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,722.50x = 587,283.75 × 587,283.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,722.50x = 344,902,203,014.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,902,203,014.06/407,722.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,923.89
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