Finding the Third Proportional to 299,184 and 654,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,184 and 654,684 is: 1,432,600.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,184 : 654,684 = 654,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,184/654,684 = 654,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,184x = 654,684 × 654,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,184x = 428,611,139,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,611,139,856/299,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,432,600.47
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