Finding the Third Proportional to 299,439 and 648,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,439 and 648,723 is: 1,405,433.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,439 : 648,723 = 648,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,439/648,723 = 648,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,439x = 648,723 × 648,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,439x = 420,841,530,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,841,530,729/299,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,405,433.26
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