Finding the Third Proportional to 296,551.13 and 459,573.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,551.13 and 459,573.75 is: 712,214.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,551.13 : 459,573.75 = 459,573.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,551.13/459,573.75 = 459,573.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,551.13x = 459,573.75 × 459,573.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,551.13x = 211,208,031,689.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,208,031,689.06/296,551.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,214.57
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