Finding the Third Proportional to 296,600 and 639,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,600 and 639,854 is: 1,380,354.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,600 : 639,854 = 639,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,600/639,854 = 639,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,600x = 639,854 × 639,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,600x = 409,413,141,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,413,141,316/296,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,380,354.49
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