Finding the Third Proportional to 314,199 and 669,586.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,199 and 669,586.50 is: 1,426,949.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,199 : 669,586.50 = 669,586.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,199/669,586.50 = 669,586.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,199x = 669,586.50 × 669,586.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,199x = 448,346,080,982.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,346,080,982.25/314,199 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,426,949.42
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