Finding the Third Proportional to 299,223 and 649,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,223 and 649,311 is: 1,408,998.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,223 : 649,311 = 649,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,223/649,311 = 649,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,223x = 649,311 × 649,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,223x = 421,604,774,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,604,774,721/299,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,408,998.56
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