Finding the Third Proportional to 299,256 and 640,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,256 and 640,548 is: 1,371,072.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,256 : 640,548 = 640,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,256/640,548 = 640,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,256x = 640,548 × 640,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,256x = 410,301,740,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,301,740,304/299,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,371,072.73
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