Finding the Third Proportional to 298,044 and 648,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,044 and 648,480 is: 1,410,953.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,044 : 648,480 = 648,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,044/648,480 = 648,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,044x = 648,480 × 648,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,044x = 420,526,310,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,526,310,400/298,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,953.79
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