Finding the Third Proportional to 297,264 and 634,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,264 and 634,848 is: 1,355,804.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,264 : 634,848 = 634,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,264/634,848 = 634,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,264x = 634,848 × 634,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,264x = 403,031,983,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,031,983,104/297,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355,804.88
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