Finding the Third Proportional to 298,788 and 625,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,788 and 625,278 is: 1,308,528.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,788 : 625,278 = 625,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,788/625,278 = 625,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,788x = 625,278 × 625,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,788x = 390,972,577,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,972,577,284/298,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,528.38
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