Finding the Third Proportional to 208,694 and 279,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,694 and 279,579 is: 374,540.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,694 : 279,579 = 279,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,694/279,579 = 279,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,694x = 279,579 × 279,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,694x = 78,164,417,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,164,417,241/208,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,540.80
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