Finding the Third Proportional to 269,897.75 and 403,359.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,897.75 and 403,359.75 is: 602,817.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,897.75 : 403,359.75 = 403,359.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,897.75/403,359.75 = 403,359.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,897.75x = 403,359.75 × 403,359.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,897.75x = 162,699,087,920.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,699,087,920.06/269,897.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,817.50
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