Finding the Third Proportional to 278,643.50 and 442,826.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,643.50 and 442,826.50 is: 703,749.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,643.50 : 442,826.50 = 442,826.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,643.50/442,826.50 = 442,826.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,643.50x = 442,826.50 × 442,826.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,643.50x = 196,095,309,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,095,309,102.25/278,643.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,749.81
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