Finding the Third Proportional to 296,498 and 653,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,498 and 653,476 is: 1,440,248.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,498 : 653,476 = 653,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,498/653,476 = 653,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,498x = 653,476 × 653,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,498x = 427,030,882,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,030,882,576/296,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,440,248.78
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