Finding the Third Proportional to 299,108 and 656,355
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,108 and 656,355 is: 1,440,288.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,108 : 656,355 = 656,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,108/656,355 = 656,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,108x = 656,355 × 656,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,108x = 430,801,886,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,801,886,025/299,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,440,288.75
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