Finding the Third Proportional to 279,904.50 and 432,292.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,904.50 and 432,292.50 is: 667,644.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,904.50 : 432,292.50 = 432,292.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,904.50/432,292.50 = 432,292.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,904.50x = 432,292.50 × 432,292.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,904.50x = 186,876,805,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,876,805,556.25/279,904.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,644.88
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