Finding the Third Proportional to 297,080.50 and 648,595.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,080.50 and 648,595.50 is: 1,416,034.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,080.50 : 648,595.50 = 648,595.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,080.50/648,595.50 = 648,595.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,080.50x = 648,595.50 × 648,595.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,080.50x = 420,676,122,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,676,122,620.25/297,080.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,034.11
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