Finding the Third Proportional to 296,348 and 639,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,348 and 639,024 is: 1,377,946.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,348 : 639,024 = 639,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,348/639,024 = 639,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,348x = 639,024 × 639,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,348x = 408,351,672,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,351,672,576/296,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,946.44
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