Finding the Third Proportional to 297,763 and 649,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,763 and 649,062 is: 1,414,821.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,763 : 649,062 = 649,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,763/649,062 = 649,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,763x = 649,062 × 649,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,763x = 421,281,479,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,281,479,844/297,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,414,821.45
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