Finding the Third Proportional to 298,309.50 and 433,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,309.50 and 433,377 is: 629,599.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,309.50 : 433,377 = 433,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,309.50/433,377 = 433,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,309.50x = 433,377 × 433,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,309.50x = 187,815,624,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,815,624,129/298,309.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,599.88
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