Finding the Third Proportional to 208,699 and 279,586.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,699 and 279,586.50 is: 374,551.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,699 : 279,586.50 = 279,586.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,699/279,586.50 = 279,586.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,699x = 279,586.50 × 279,586.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,699x = 78,168,610,982.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,168,610,982.25/208,699 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,551.92
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