Finding the Third Proportional to 298,614 and 649,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,614 and 649,716 is: 1,413,633.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,614 : 649,716 = 649,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,614/649,716 = 649,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,614x = 649,716 × 649,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,614x = 422,130,880,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,130,880,656/298,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,413,633.92
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