Finding the Third Proportional to 298,108 and 437,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,108 and 437,658 is: 642,534.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,108 : 437,658 = 437,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,108/437,658 = 437,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,108x = 437,658 × 437,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,108x = 191,544,524,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,544,524,964/298,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,534.00
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