Finding the Third Proportional to 296,364 and 648,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,364 and 648,942 is: 1,420,974.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,364 : 648,942 = 648,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,364/648,942 = 648,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,364x = 648,942 × 648,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,364x = 421,125,719,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,125,719,364/296,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,420,974.61
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