Finding the Third Proportional to 298,416 and 641,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,416 and 641,004 is: 1,376,890.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,416 : 641,004 = 641,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,416/641,004 = 641,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,416x = 641,004 × 641,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,416x = 410,886,128,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,886,128,016/298,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,376,890.41
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