Finding the Third Proportional to 279,994.50 and 378,519.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,994.50 and 378,519.75 is: 511,714.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,994.50 : 378,519.75 = 378,519.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,994.50/378,519.75 = 378,519.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,994.50x = 378,519.75 × 378,519.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,994.50x = 143,277,201,140.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,277,201,140.06/279,994.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,714.34
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