Finding the Third Proportional to 294,981.75 and 447,909.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,981.75 and 447,909.75 is: 680,120.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,981.75 : 447,909.75 = 447,909.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,981.75/447,909.75 = 447,909.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,981.75x = 447,909.75 × 447,909.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,981.75x = 200,623,144,145.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,623,144,145.06/294,981.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,120.53
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