Finding the Third Proportional to 299,676.38 and 637,493.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,676.38 and 637,493.63 is: 1,356,123.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,676.38 : 637,493.63 = 637,493.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,676.38/637,493.63 = 637,493.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,676.38x = 637,493.63 × 637,493.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,676.38x = 406,398,121,915.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,398,121,915.64/299,676.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,356,123.32
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