Finding the Third Proportional to 296,072 and 634,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,072 and 634,448 is: 1,359,548.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,072 : 634,448 = 634,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,072/634,448 = 634,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,072x = 634,448 × 634,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,072x = 402,524,264,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,524,264,704/296,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,359,548.57
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