Finding the Third Proportional to 299,293.50 and 646,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,293.50 and 646,065 is: 1,394,617.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,293.50 : 646,065 = 646,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,293.50/646,065 = 646,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,293.50x = 646,065 × 646,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,293.50x = 417,399,984,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,399,984,225/299,293.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,394,617.61
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