Finding the Third Proportional to 298,519 and 630,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,519 and 630,731 is: 1,332,650.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,519 : 630,731 = 630,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,519/630,731 = 630,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,519x = 630,731 × 630,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,519x = 397,821,594,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,821,594,361/298,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,332,650.83
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