Finding the Third Proportional to 207,799.17 and 278,893.76
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,799.17 and 278,893.76 is: 374,312.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,799.17 : 278,893.76 = 278,893.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,799.17/278,893.76 = 278,893.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,799.17x = 278,893.76 × 278,893.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,799.17x = 77,781,728,146.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,781,728,146.78/207,799.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,312.02
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