Finding the Third Proportional to 297,762 and 648,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,762 and 648,009 is: 1,410,239.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,762 : 648,009 = 648,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,762/648,009 = 648,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,762x = 648,009 × 648,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,762x = 419,915,664,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,915,664,081/297,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,239.27
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