Finding the Third Proportional to 278,905.50 and 368,329.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,905.50 and 368,329.50 is: 486,425.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,905.50 : 368,329.50 = 368,329.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,905.50/368,329.50 = 368,329.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,905.50x = 368,329.50 × 368,329.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,905.50x = 135,666,620,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,666,620,570.25/278,905.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,425.05
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