Finding the Third Proportional to 299,164 and 654,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,164 and 654,644 is: 1,432,521.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,164 : 654,644 = 654,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,164/654,644 = 654,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,164x = 654,644 × 654,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,164x = 428,558,766,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,558,766,736/299,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,432,521.18
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