Finding the Third Proportional to 298,024 and 646,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,024 and 646,507 is: 1,402,475.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,024 : 646,507 = 646,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,024/646,507 = 646,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,024x = 646,507 × 646,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,024x = 417,971,301,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,971,301,049/298,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,402,475.31
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