Finding the Third Proportional to 297,778 and 649,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,778 and 649,100 is: 1,414,915.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,778 : 649,100 = 649,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,778/649,100 = 649,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,778x = 649,100 × 649,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,778x = 421,330,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,330,810,000/297,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,414,915.84
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