Finding the Third Proportional to 292,412.50 and 440,778.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,412.50 and 440,778.75 is: 664,424.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,412.50 : 440,778.75 = 440,778.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,412.50/440,778.75 = 440,778.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,412.50x = 440,778.75 × 440,778.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,412.50x = 194,285,906,451.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,285,906,451.56/292,412.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,424.08
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