Finding the Third Proportional to 296,920 and 623,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,920 and 623,016 is: 1,307,250.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,920 : 623,016 = 623,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,920/623,016 = 623,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,920x = 623,016 × 623,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,920x = 388,148,936,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,148,936,256/296,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,250.90
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