Finding the Third Proportional to 279,538.50 and 443,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,538.50 and 443,331 is: 703,095.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,538.50 : 443,331 = 443,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,538.50/443,331 = 443,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,538.50x = 443,331 × 443,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,538.50x = 196,542,375,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,542,375,561/279,538.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,095.91
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