Finding the Third Proportional to 298,656 and 656,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,656 and 656,361 is: 1,442,494.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,656 : 656,361 = 656,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,656/656,361 = 656,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,656x = 656,361 × 656,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,656x = 430,809,762,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,809,762,321/298,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,442,494.92
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