Finding the Third Proportional to 298,884 and 625,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,884 and 625,464 is: 1,308,886.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,884 : 625,464 = 625,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,884/625,464 = 625,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,884x = 625,464 × 625,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,884x = 391,205,215,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,205,215,296/298,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,886.44
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