Finding the Third Proportional to 297,654 and 424,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,654 and 424,341 is: 604,948.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,654 : 424,341 = 424,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,654/424,341 = 424,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,654x = 424,341 × 424,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,654x = 180,065,284,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,065,284,281/297,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,948.31
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