Finding the Third Proportional to 209,524.50 and 299,247.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,524.50 and 299,247.75 is: 427,392.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,524.50 : 299,247.75 = 299,247.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,524.50/299,247.75 = 299,247.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,524.50x = 299,247.75 × 299,247.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,524.50x = 89,549,215,880.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,549,215,880.06/209,524.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,392.58
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