Finding the Third Proportional to 297,844 and 648,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,844 and 648,224 is: 1,410,786.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,844 : 648,224 = 648,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,844/648,224 = 648,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,844x = 648,224 × 648,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,844x = 420,194,354,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,194,354,176/297,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,786.70
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