Finding the Third Proportional to 298,056 and 645,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,056 and 645,837 is: 1,399,419.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,056 : 645,837 = 645,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,056/645,837 = 645,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,056x = 645,837 × 645,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,056x = 417,105,430,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,105,430,569/298,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,399,419.67
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