Finding the Third Proportional to 298,808 and 647,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,808 and 647,400 is: 1,402,662.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,808 : 647,400 = 647,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,808/647,400 = 647,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,808x = 647,400 × 647,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,808x = 419,126,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,126,760,000/298,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,402,662.45
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