Finding the Third Proportional to 297,063 and 618,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,063 and 618,606 is: 1,288,189.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,063 : 618,606 = 618,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,063/618,606 = 618,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,063x = 618,606 × 618,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,063x = 382,673,383,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,673,383,236/297,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288,189.32
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