Finding the Third Proportional to 298,209 and 621,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,209 and 621,566 is: 1,295,548.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,209 : 621,566 = 621,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,209/621,566 = 621,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,209x = 621,566 × 621,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,209x = 386,344,292,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,344,292,356/298,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,295,548.73
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