Finding the Third Proportional to 268,117.50 and 398,530.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,117.50 and 398,530.50 is: 592,376.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,117.50 : 398,530.50 = 398,530.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,117.50/398,530.50 = 398,530.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,117.50x = 398,530.50 × 398,530.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,117.50x = 158,826,559,430.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,826,559,430.25/268,117.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,376.70
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