Finding the Third Proportional to 296,866 and 604,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,866 and 604,100 is: 1,229,298.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,866 : 604,100 = 604,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,866/604,100 = 604,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,866x = 604,100 × 604,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,866x = 364,936,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,936,810,000/296,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,229,298.10
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