Finding the Third Proportional to 296,384 and 603,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,384 and 603,776 is: 1,229,976.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,384 : 603,776 = 603,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,384/603,776 = 603,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,384x = 603,776 × 603,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,384x = 364,545,458,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,545,458,176/296,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,229,976.85
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