Finding the Third Proportional to 298,903.50 and 444,120.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,903.50 and 444,120.75 is: 659,889.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,903.50 : 444,120.75 = 444,120.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,903.50/444,120.75 = 444,120.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,903.50x = 444,120.75 × 444,120.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,903.50x = 197,243,240,580.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,243,240,580.56/298,903.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,889.36
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