Finding the Third Proportional to 297,624 and 702,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,624 and 702,450 is: 1,657,917.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,624 : 702,450 = 702,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,624/702,450 = 702,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,624x = 702,450 × 702,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,624x = 493,436,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,436,002,500/297,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,657,917.38
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