Finding the Third Proportional to 298,551 and 630,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,551 and 630,798 is: 1,332,791.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,551 : 630,798 = 630,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,551/630,798 = 630,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,551x = 630,798 × 630,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,551x = 397,906,116,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,906,116,804/298,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,332,791.10
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