Finding the Third Proportional to 268,249.22 and 397,760.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,249.22 and 397,760.63 is: 589,800.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,249.22 : 397,760.63 = 397,760.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,249.22/397,760.63 = 397,760.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,249.22x = 397,760.63 × 397,760.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,249.22x = 158,213,514,800.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,213,514,800.39/268,249.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,800.47
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