Finding the Third Proportional to 304,260.50 and 649,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,260.50 and 649,244 is: 1,385,384.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,260.50 : 649,244 = 649,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,260.50/649,244 = 649,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,260.50x = 649,244 × 649,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,260.50x = 421,517,771,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,517,771,536/304,260.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,385,384.47
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