Finding the Third Proportional to 296,997.75 and 393,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,997.75 and 393,822 is: 522,211.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,997.75 : 393,822 = 393,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,997.75/393,822 = 393,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,997.75x = 393,822 × 393,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,997.75x = 155,095,767,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,095,767,684/296,997.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,211.93
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