Finding the Third Proportional to 299,583 and 621,280.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,583 and 621,280.13 is: 1,288,420.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,583 : 621,280.13 = 621,280.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,583/621,280.13 = 621,280.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,583x = 621,280.13 × 621,280.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,583x = 385,988,993,720.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,988,993,720.02/299,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288,420.88
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