Finding the Third Proportional to 298,904 and 645,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,904 and 645,027 is: 1,391,951.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,904 : 645,027 = 645,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,904/645,027 = 645,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,904x = 645,027 × 645,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,904x = 416,059,830,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,059,830,729/298,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,951.36
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