Finding the Third Proportional to 298,782 and 625,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,782 and 625,266 is: 1,308,504.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,782 : 625,266 = 625,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,782/625,266 = 625,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,782x = 625,266 × 625,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,782x = 390,957,570,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,957,570,756/298,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,504.43
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