Finding the Third Proportional to 88,779.75 and 209,545.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,779.75 and 209,545.50 is: 494,587.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,779.75 : 209,545.50 = 209,545.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,779.75/209,545.50 = 209,545.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,779.75x = 209,545.50 × 209,545.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,779.75x = 43,909,316,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,909,316,570.25/88,779.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,587.07
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