Finding the Third Proportional to 299,133 and 642,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,133 and 642,114 is: 1,378,351.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,133 : 642,114 = 642,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,133/642,114 = 642,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,133x = 642,114 × 642,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,133x = 412,310,388,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,310,388,996/299,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,378,351.40
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