Finding the Third Proportional to 299,854.50 and 644,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,854.50 and 644,172 is: 1,383,863.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,854.50 : 644,172 = 644,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,854.50/644,172 = 644,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,854.50x = 644,172 × 644,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,854.50x = 414,957,565,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,957,565,584/299,854.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,863.06
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