Finding the Third Proportional to 296,230.50 and 430,899.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,230.50 and 430,899.75 is: 626,790.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,230.50 : 430,899.75 = 430,899.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,230.50/430,899.75 = 430,899.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,230.50x = 430,899.75 × 430,899.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,230.50x = 185,674,594,550.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,674,594,550.06/296,230.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,790.94
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