Finding the Third Proportional to 297,630 and 702,452.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,630 and 702,452.25 is: 1,657,894.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,630 : 702,452.25 = 702,452.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,630/702,452.25 = 702,452.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,630x = 702,452.25 × 702,452.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,630x = 493,439,163,530.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,439,163,530.06/297,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,657,894.58
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