Finding the Third Proportional to 296,599.50 and 699,853.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,599.50 and 699,853.50 is: 1,651,367.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,599.50 : 699,853.50 = 699,853.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,599.50/699,853.50 = 699,853.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,599.50x = 699,853.50 × 699,853.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,599.50x = 489,794,921,462.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,794,921,462.25/296,599.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,651,367.99
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