Finding the Third Proportional to 296,502 and 652,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,502 and 652,053 is: 1,433,963.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,502 : 652,053 = 652,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,502/652,053 = 652,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,502x = 652,053 × 652,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,502x = 425,173,114,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,173,114,809/296,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,433,963.73
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