Finding the Third Proportional to 199,022.50 and 297,804.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,022.50 and 297,804.50 is: 445,615.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,022.50 : 297,804.50 = 297,804.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,022.50/297,804.50 = 297,804.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,022.50x = 297,804.50 × 297,804.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,022.50x = 88,687,520,220.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,687,520,220.25/199,022.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,615.55
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