Finding the Third Proportional to 299,216 and 645,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,216 and 645,986 is: 1,394,637.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,216 : 645,986 = 645,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,216/645,986 = 645,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,216x = 645,986 × 645,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,216x = 417,297,912,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,297,912,196/299,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,394,637.69
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