Finding the Third Proportional to 299,056 and 631,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,056 and 631,808 is: 1,334,804.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,056 : 631,808 = 631,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,056/631,808 = 631,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,056x = 631,808 × 631,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,056x = 399,181,348,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,181,348,864/299,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,334,804.68
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