Finding the Third Proportional to 267,643.50 and 394,072.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,643.50 and 394,072.50 is: 580,223.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,643.50 : 394,072.50 = 394,072.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,643.50/394,072.50 = 394,072.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,643.50x = 394,072.50 × 394,072.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,643.50x = 155,293,135,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,293,135,256.25/267,643.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,223.82
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