Finding the Third Proportional to 298,868 and 644,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,868 and 644,965 is: 1,391,851.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,868 : 644,965 = 644,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,868/644,965 = 644,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,868x = 644,965 × 644,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,868x = 415,979,851,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,979,851,225/298,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,851.42
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