Finding the Third Proportional to 279,474.68 and 443,268.07
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,474.68 and 443,268.07 is: 703,056.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,474.68 : 443,268.07 = 443,268.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,474.68/443,268.07 = 443,268.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,474.68x = 443,268.07 × 443,268.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,474.68x = 196,486,582,158.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,486,582,158.57/279,474.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,056.83
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