Finding the Third Proportional to 298,252.13 and 451,721.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,252.13 and 451,721.81 is: 684,161.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,252.13 : 451,721.81 = 451,721.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,252.13/451,721.81 = 451,721.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,252.13x = 451,721.81 × 451,721.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,252.13x = 204,052,595,888.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,052,595,888.29/298,252.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,161.42
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