Finding the Third Proportional to 298,262.25 and 451,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,262.25 and 451,737 is: 684,184.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,262.25 : 451,737 = 451,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,262.25/451,737 = 451,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,262.25x = 451,737 × 451,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,262.25x = 204,066,317,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,066,317,169/298,262.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,184.19
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