Finding the Third Proportional to 299,427.75 and 649,392.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,427.75 and 649,392.75 is: 1,408,389.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,427.75 : 649,392.75 = 649,392.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,427.75/649,392.75 = 649,392.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,427.75x = 649,392.75 × 649,392.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,427.75x = 421,710,943,752.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,710,943,752.56/299,427.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,408,389.65
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