Finding the Third Proportional to 280,515 and 394,564.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,515 and 394,564.50 is: 554,983.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,515 : 394,564.50 = 394,564.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,515/394,564.50 = 394,564.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,515x = 394,564.50 × 394,564.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,515x = 155,681,144,660.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,681,144,660.25/280,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,983.32
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