Finding the Third Proportional to 198,490.50 and 283,702.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,490.50 and 283,702.50 is: 405,496.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,490.50 : 283,702.50 = 283,702.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,490.50/283,702.50 = 283,702.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,490.50x = 283,702.50 × 283,702.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,490.50x = 80,487,108,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,487,108,506.25/198,490.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,496.02
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