Finding the Third Proportional to 297,778.50 and 461,445.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,778.50 and 461,445.75 is: 715,069.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,778.50 : 461,445.75 = 461,445.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,778.50/461,445.75 = 461,445.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,778.50x = 461,445.75 × 461,445.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,778.50x = 212,932,180,193.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,932,180,193.06/297,778.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,069.02
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