Finding the Third Proportional to 299,308 and 646,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,308 and 646,094 is: 1,394,675.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,308 : 646,094 = 646,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,308/646,094 = 646,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,308x = 646,094 × 646,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,308x = 417,437,456,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,437,456,836/299,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,394,675.24
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