Finding the Third Proportional to 293,340.50 and 618,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,340.50 and 618,207 is: 1,302,854.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,340.50 : 618,207 = 618,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,340.50/618,207 = 618,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,340.50x = 618,207 × 618,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,340.50x = 382,179,894,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,179,894,849/293,340.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,302,854.17
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