Finding the Third Proportional to 296,070 and 603,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,070 and 603,132 is: 1,228,656.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,070 : 603,132 = 603,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,070/603,132 = 603,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,070x = 603,132 × 603,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,070x = 363,768,209,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,768,209,424/296,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,228,656.09
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