Finding the Third Proportional to 299,331 and 642,948.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,331 and 642,948.75 is: 1,381,023.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,331 : 642,948.75 = 642,948.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,331/642,948.75 = 642,948.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,331x = 642,948.75 × 642,948.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,331x = 413,383,095,126.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,383,095,126.56/299,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,381,023.33
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