Finding the Third Proportional to 296,370 and 648,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,370 and 648,036 is: 1,416,980.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,370 : 648,036 = 648,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,370/648,036 = 648,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,370x = 648,036 × 648,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,370x = 419,950,657,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,950,657,296/296,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,980.99
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