Finding the Third Proportional to 296,724 and 642,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,724 and 642,690 is: 1,392,035.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,724 : 642,690 = 642,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,724/642,690 = 642,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,724x = 642,690 × 642,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,724x = 413,050,436,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,050,436,100/296,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,035.82
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