Finding the Third Proportional to 198,415.13 and 299,413.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,415.13 and 299,413.13 is: 451,821.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,415.13 : 299,413.13 = 299,413.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,415.13/299,413.13 = 299,413.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,415.13x = 299,413.13 × 299,413.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,415.13x = 89,648,219,422.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,648,219,422.27/198,415.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,821.50
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