Finding the Third Proportional to 298,634.75 and 649,757.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,634.75 and 649,757.50 is: 1,413,716.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,634.75 : 649,757.50 = 649,757.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,634.75/649,757.50 = 649,757.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,634.75x = 649,757.50 × 649,757.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,634.75x = 422,184,808,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,184,808,806.25/298,634.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,413,716.28
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