Finding the Third Proportional to 299,059.50 and 444,268.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,059.50 and 444,268.50 is: 659,984.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,059.50 : 444,268.50 = 444,268.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,059.50/444,268.50 = 444,268.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,059.50x = 444,268.50 × 444,268.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,059.50x = 197,374,500,092.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,374,500,092.25/299,059.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,984.05
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