Finding the Third Proportional to 294,701.25 and 644,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,701.25 and 644,571 is: 1,409,806.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,701.25 : 644,571 = 644,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,701.25/644,571 = 644,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,701.25x = 644,571 × 644,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,701.25x = 415,471,774,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,471,774,041/294,701.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,409,806.62
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