Finding the Third Proportional to 297,062 and 641,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,062 and 641,474 is: 1,385,195.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,062 : 641,474 = 641,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,062/641,474 = 641,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,062x = 641,474 × 641,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,062x = 411,488,892,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,488,892,676/297,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,385,195.32
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