Finding the Third Proportional to 298,000.50 and 645,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,000.50 and 645,504 is: 1,398,237.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,000.50 : 645,504 = 645,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,000.50/645,504 = 645,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,000.50x = 645,504 × 645,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,000.50x = 416,675,414,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,675,414,016/298,000.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,398,237.30
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