Finding the Third Proportional to 298,080 and 649,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,080 and 649,692 is: 1,416,061.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,080 : 649,692 = 649,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,080/649,692 = 649,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,080x = 649,692 × 649,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,080x = 422,099,694,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,099,694,864/298,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,061.78
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