Finding the Third Proportional to 296,876 and 604,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,876 and 604,118 is: 1,229,329.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,876 : 604,118 = 604,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,876/604,118 = 604,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,876x = 604,118 × 604,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,876x = 364,958,557,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,958,557,924/296,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,229,329.95
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