Finding the Third Proportional to 297,674 and 651,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,674 and 651,235 is: 1,424,736.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,674 : 651,235 = 651,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,674/651,235 = 651,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,674x = 651,235 × 651,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,674x = 424,107,025,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,107,025,225/297,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,424,736.54
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