Finding the Third Proportional to 278,143.88 and 377,834.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,143.88 and 377,834.63 is: 513,255.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,143.88 : 377,834.63 = 377,834.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,143.88/377,834.63 = 377,834.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,143.88x = 377,834.63 × 377,834.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,143.88x = 142,759,003,848.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,759,003,848.89/278,143.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,255.97
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