Finding the Third Proportional to 299,715.75 and 641,940.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,715.75 and 641,940.75 is: 1,374,929.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,715.75 : 641,940.75 = 641,940.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,715.75/641,940.75 = 641,940.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,715.75x = 641,940.75 × 641,940.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,715.75x = 412,087,926,510.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,087,926,510.56/299,715.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,374,929.17
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