Finding the Third Proportional to 298,029 and 646,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,029 and 646,515 is: 1,402,486.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,029 : 646,515 = 646,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,029/646,515 = 646,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,029x = 646,515 × 646,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,029x = 417,981,645,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,981,645,225/298,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,402,486.49
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