Finding the Third Proportional to 278,524 and 424,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,524 and 424,314 is: 646,416.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,524 : 424,314 = 424,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,524/424,314 = 424,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,524x = 424,314 × 424,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,524x = 180,042,370,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,042,370,596/278,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,416.00
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