Finding the Third Proportional to 198,585 and 277,789.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,585 and 277,789.50 is: 388,584.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,585 : 277,789.50 = 277,789.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,585/277,789.50 = 277,789.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,585x = 277,789.50 × 277,789.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,585x = 77,167,006,310.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,167,006,310.25/198,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,584.27
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