Finding the Third Proportional to 296,517 and 638,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,517 and 638,064 is: 1,373,026.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,517 : 638,064 = 638,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,517/638,064 = 638,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,517x = 638,064 × 638,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,517x = 407,125,668,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,125,668,096/296,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,373,026.40
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