Finding the Third Proportional to 297,444 and 649,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,444 and 649,044 is: 1,416,260.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,444 : 649,044 = 649,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,444/649,044 = 649,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,444x = 649,044 × 649,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,444x = 421,258,113,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,258,113,936/297,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,260.25
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