Finding the Third Proportional to 302,494.50 and 399,289.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,494.50 and 399,289.50 is: 527,057.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,494.50 : 399,289.50 = 399,289.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,494.50/399,289.50 = 399,289.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,494.50x = 399,289.50 × 399,289.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,494.50x = 159,432,104,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,432,104,810.25/302,494.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,057.86
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