Finding the Third Proportional to 296,236.13 and 648,726.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,236.13 and 648,726.75 is: 1,420,645.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,236.13 : 648,726.75 = 648,726.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,236.13/648,726.75 = 648,726.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,236.13x = 648,726.75 × 648,726.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,236.13x = 420,846,396,165.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,846,396,165.56/296,236.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,420,645.09
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