Finding the Third Proportional to 297,504 and 653,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,504 and 653,784 is: 1,436,732.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,504 : 653,784 = 653,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,504/653,784 = 653,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,504x = 653,784 × 653,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,504x = 427,433,518,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,433,518,656/297,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,436,732.01
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