Finding the Third Proportional to 295,195.50 and 611,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,195.50 and 611,397 is: 1,266,300.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,195.50 : 611,397 = 611,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,195.50/611,397 = 611,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,195.50x = 611,397 × 611,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,195.50x = 373,806,291,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,806,291,609/295,195.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,300.78
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