Finding the Third Proportional to 297,230 and 644,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,230 and 644,246 is: 1,396,403.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,230 : 644,246 = 644,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,230/644,246 = 644,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,230x = 644,246 × 644,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,230x = 415,052,908,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,052,908,516/297,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396,403.15
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