Finding the Third Proportional to 411,265 and 560,278.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,265 and 560,278.50 is: 763,284.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,265 : 560,278.50 = 560,278.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,265/560,278.50 = 560,278.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,265x = 560,278.50 × 560,278.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,265x = 313,911,997,562.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,911,997,562.25/411,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,284.01
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