Finding the Third Proportional to 296,303 and 651,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,303 and 651,682 is: 1,433,294.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,303 : 651,682 = 651,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,303/651,682 = 651,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,303x = 651,682 × 651,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,303x = 424,689,429,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,689,429,124/296,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,433,294.40
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