Finding the Third Proportional to 296,664 and 653,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,664 and 653,844 is: 1,441,064.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,664 : 653,844 = 653,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,664/653,844 = 653,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,664x = 653,844 × 653,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,664x = 427,511,976,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,511,976,336/296,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,441,064.56
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