Finding the Third Proportional to 296,640 and 614,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,640 and 614,310 is: 1,272,170.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,640 : 614,310 = 614,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,640/614,310 = 614,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,640x = 614,310 × 614,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,640x = 377,376,776,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,376,776,100/296,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,272,170.90
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