Finding the Third Proportional to 297,580.75 and 661,378.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,580.75 and 661,378.75 is: 1,469,926.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,580.75 : 661,378.75 = 661,378.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,580.75/661,378.75 = 661,378.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,580.75x = 661,378.75 × 661,378.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,580.75x = 437,421,850,951.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,421,850,951.56/297,580.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,469,926.57
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