Finding the Third Proportional to 279,563.91 and 372,471.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,563.91 and 372,471.75 is: 496,255.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,563.91 : 372,471.75 = 372,471.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,563.91/372,471.75 = 372,471.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,563.91x = 372,471.75 × 372,471.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,563.91x = 138,735,204,548.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,735,204,548.06/279,563.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,255.78
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