Finding the Third Proportional to 266,749.50 and 474,289.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,749.50 and 474,289.50 is: 843,302.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,749.50 : 474,289.50 = 474,289.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,749.50/474,289.50 = 474,289.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,749.50x = 474,289.50 × 474,289.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,749.50x = 224,950,529,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,950,529,810.25/266,749.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,302.54
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