Finding the Third Proportional to 299,114.25 and 640,267.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,114.25 and 640,267.50 is: 1,370,521.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,114.25 : 640,267.50 = 640,267.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,114.25/640,267.50 = 640,267.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,114.25x = 640,267.50 × 640,267.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,114.25x = 409,942,471,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,942,471,556.25/299,114.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,370,521.37
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