Finding the Third Proportional to 279,507 and 395,122.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,507 and 395,122.50 is: 558,561.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,507 : 395,122.50 = 395,122.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,507/395,122.50 = 395,122.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,507x = 395,122.50 × 395,122.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,507x = 156,121,790,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,121,790,006.25/279,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,561.29
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