Finding the Third Proportional to 296,721 and 648,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,721 and 648,603 is: 1,417,782.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,721 : 648,603 = 648,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,721/648,603 = 648,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,721x = 648,603 × 648,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,721x = 420,685,851,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,685,851,609/296,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,417,782.54
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