Finding the Third Proportional to 299,296 and 646,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,296 and 646,069 is: 1,394,623.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,296 : 646,069 = 646,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,296/646,069 = 646,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,296x = 646,069 × 646,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,296x = 417,405,152,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,405,152,761/299,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,394,623.23
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