Finding the Third Proportional to 299,622 and 641,890.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,622 and 641,890.50 is: 1,375,144.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,622 : 641,890.50 = 641,890.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,622/641,890.50 = 641,890.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,622x = 641,890.50 × 641,890.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,622x = 412,023,413,990.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,023,413,990.25/299,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,375,144.06
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