Finding the Third Proportional to 297,990 and 649,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,990 and 649,530 is: 1,415,783.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,990 : 649,530 = 649,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,990/649,530 = 649,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,990x = 649,530 × 649,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,990x = 421,889,220,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,889,220,900/297,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,415,783.15
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