Finding the Third Proportional to 296,262 and 648,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,262 and 648,783 is: 1,420,767.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,262 : 648,783 = 648,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,262/648,783 = 648,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,262x = 648,783 × 648,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,262x = 420,919,381,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,919,381,089/296,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,420,767.36
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