Finding the Third Proportional to 298,750.50 and 456,837.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,750.50 and 456,837.75 is: 698,578.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,750.50 : 456,837.75 = 456,837.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,750.50/456,837.75 = 456,837.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,750.50x = 456,837.75 × 456,837.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,750.50x = 208,700,729,825.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,700,729,825.06/298,750.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,578.68
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