Finding the Third Proportional to 298,031 and 646,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,031 and 646,519 is: 1,402,494.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,031 : 646,519 = 646,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,031/646,519 = 646,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,031x = 646,519 × 646,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,031x = 417,986,817,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,986,817,361/298,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,402,494.43
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