Finding the Third Proportional to 296,301 and 638,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,301 and 638,934 is: 1,377,776.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,301 : 638,934 = 638,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,301/638,934 = 638,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,301x = 638,934 × 638,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,301x = 408,236,656,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,236,656,356/296,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,776.84
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