Finding the Third Proportional to 295,941.50 and 641,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,941.50 and 641,681 is: 1,391,337.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,941.50 : 641,681 = 641,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,941.50/641,681 = 641,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,941.50x = 641,681 × 641,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,941.50x = 411,754,505,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,754,505,761/295,941.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,337.50
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