Finding the Third Proportional to 299,686.50 and 637,513.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,686.50 and 637,513.50 is: 1,356,162.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,686.50 : 637,513.50 = 637,513.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,686.50/637,513.50 = 637,513.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,686.50x = 637,513.50 × 637,513.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,686.50x = 406,423,462,682.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,423,462,682.25/299,686.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,356,162.06
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