Finding the Third Proportional to 299,268 and 646,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,268 and 646,011 is: 1,394,503.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,268 : 646,011 = 646,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,268/646,011 = 646,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,268x = 646,011 × 646,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,268x = 417,330,212,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,330,212,121/299,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,394,503.30
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