Finding the Third Proportional to 298,862 and 644,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,862 and 644,953 is: 1,391,827.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,862 : 644,953 = 644,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,862/644,953 = 644,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,862x = 644,953 × 644,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,862x = 415,964,372,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,964,372,209/298,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,827.57
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