Finding the Third Proportional to 297,488 and 580,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,488 and 580,028 is: 1,130,911.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,488 : 580,028 = 580,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,488/580,028 = 580,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,488x = 580,028 × 580,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,488x = 336,432,480,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,432,480,784/297,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130,911.10
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