Finding the Third Proportional to 297,672 and 651,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,672 and 651,231 is: 1,424,728.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,672 : 651,231 = 651,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,672/651,231 = 651,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,672x = 651,231 × 651,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,672x = 424,101,815,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,101,815,361/297,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,424,728.61
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