Finding the Third Proportional to 296,894 and 647,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,894 and 647,071 is: 1,410,270.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,894 : 647,071 = 647,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,894/647,071 = 647,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,894x = 647,071 × 647,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,894x = 418,700,879,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,700,879,041/296,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,270.60
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