Finding the Third Proportional to 207,079.50 and 283,371.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,079.50 and 283,371.75 is: 387,771.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,079.50 : 283,371.75 = 283,371.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,079.50/283,371.75 = 283,371.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,079.50x = 283,371.75 × 283,371.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,079.50x = 80,299,548,698.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,299,548,698.06/207,079.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,771.60
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