Finding the Third Proportional to 294,829.88 and 639,717.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,829.88 and 639,717.75 is: 1,388,050.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,829.88 : 639,717.75 = 639,717.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,829.88/639,717.75 = 639,717.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,829.88x = 639,717.75 × 639,717.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,829.88x = 409,238,799,665.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,238,799,665.06/294,829.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,050.65
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