Finding the Third Proportional to 299,430 and 646,836.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,430 and 646,836.75 is: 1,397,314.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,430 : 646,836.75 = 646,836.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,430/646,836.75 = 646,836.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,430x = 646,836.75 × 646,836.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,430x = 418,397,781,150.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,397,781,150.56/299,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,397,314.17
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