Finding the Third Proportional to 298,440 and 462,789
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,440 and 462,789 is: 717,643.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,440 : 462,789 = 462,789 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,440/462,789 = 462,789/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,440x = 462,789 × 462,789 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,440x = 214,173,658,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,173,658,521/298,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,643.94
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