Finding the Third Proportional to 297,684 and 702,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,684 and 702,582 is: 1,658,206.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,684 : 702,582 = 702,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,684/702,582 = 702,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,684x = 702,582 × 702,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,684x = 493,621,466,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,621,466,724/297,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,658,206.24
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