Finding the Third Proportional to 298,694.25 and 473,198.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,694.25 and 473,198.63 is: 749,652.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,694.25 : 473,198.63 = 473,198.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,694.25/473,198.63 = 473,198.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,694.25x = 473,198.63 × 473,198.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,694.25x = 223,916,938,701.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,916,938,701.89/298,694.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,652.66
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