Finding the Third Proportional to 296,430 and 649,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,430 and 649,074 is: 1,421,236.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,430 : 649,074 = 649,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,430/649,074 = 649,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,430x = 649,074 × 649,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,430x = 421,297,057,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,297,057,476/296,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,236.24
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