Finding the Third Proportional to 316,894.50 and 659,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,894.50 and 659,999 is: 1,374,585.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,894.50 : 659,999 = 659,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,894.50/659,999 = 659,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,894.50x = 659,999 × 659,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,894.50x = 435,598,680,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,598,680,001/316,894.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,374,585.80
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