Finding the Third Proportional to 279,822.09 and 657,785.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,822.09 and 657,785.81 is: 1,546,275.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,822.09 : 657,785.81 = 657,785.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,822.09/657,785.81 = 657,785.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,822.09x = 657,785.81 × 657,785.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,822.09x = 432,682,175,126.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,682,175,126.29/279,822.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,546,275.95
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