Finding the Third Proportional to 297,752 and 648,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,752 and 648,952 is: 1,414,394.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,752 : 648,952 = 648,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,752/648,952 = 648,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,752x = 648,952 × 648,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,752x = 421,138,698,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,138,698,304/297,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,414,394.19
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