Finding the Third Proportional to 277,803 and 428,242.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,803 and 428,242.50 is: 660,149.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,803 : 428,242.50 = 428,242.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,803/428,242.50 = 428,242.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,803x = 428,242.50 × 428,242.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,803x = 183,391,638,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,391,638,806.25/277,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,149.96
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