Finding the Third Proportional to 298,682 and 644,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,682 and 644,907 is: 1,392,467.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,682 : 644,907 = 644,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,682/644,907 = 644,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,682x = 644,907 × 644,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,682x = 415,905,038,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,905,038,649/298,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,467.70
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