Finding the Third Proportional to 291,218.63 and 680,168.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,218.63 and 680,168.81 is: 1,588,598.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,218.63 : 680,168.81 = 680,168.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,218.63/680,168.81 = 680,168.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,218.63x = 680,168.81 × 680,168.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,218.63x = 462,629,613,497.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,629,613,497.66/291,218.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,588,598.99
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