Finding the Third Proportional to 297,810 and 637,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,810 and 637,173 is: 1,363,249.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,810 : 637,173 = 637,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,810/637,173 = 637,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,810x = 637,173 × 637,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,810x = 405,989,431,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,989,431,929/297,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,363,249.83
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