Finding the Third Proportional to 298,932 and 646,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,932 and 646,708 is: 1,399,084.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,932 : 646,708 = 646,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,932/646,708 = 646,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,932x = 646,708 × 646,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,932x = 418,231,237,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,231,237,264/298,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,399,084.87
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