Finding the Third Proportional to 296,916 and 623,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,916 and 623,008 is: 1,307,234.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,916 : 623,008 = 623,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,916/623,008 = 623,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,916x = 623,008 × 623,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,916x = 388,138,968,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,138,968,064/296,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,234.94
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