Finding the Third Proportional to 298,770 and 653,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,770 and 653,484 is: 1,429,331.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,770 : 653,484 = 653,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,770/653,484 = 653,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,770x = 653,484 × 653,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,770x = 427,041,338,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,041,338,256/298,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,429,331.39
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