Finding the Third Proportional to 296,487 and 634,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,487 and 634,797 is: 1,359,139.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,487 : 634,797 = 634,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,487/634,797 = 634,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,487x = 634,797 × 634,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,487x = 402,967,231,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,967,231,209/296,487 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,359,139.63
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