Finding the Third Proportional to 299,064 and 639,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,064 and 639,600 is: 1,367,895.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,064 : 639,600 = 639,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,064/639,600 = 639,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,064x = 639,600 × 639,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,064x = 409,088,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,088,160,000/299,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,367,895.03
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