Finding the Third Proportional to 296,724 and 652,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,724 and 652,416 is: 1,434,486.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,724 : 652,416 = 652,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,724/652,416 = 652,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,724x = 652,416 × 652,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,724x = 425,646,637,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,646,637,056/296,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,434,486.72
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