Finding the Third Proportional to 298,246 and 653,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,246 and 653,192 is: 1,430,563.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,246 : 653,192 = 653,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,246/653,192 = 653,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,246x = 653,192 × 653,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,246x = 426,659,788,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,659,788,864/298,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,430,563.32
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