Finding the Third Proportional to 299,466 and 656,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,466 and 656,352 is: 1,438,553.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,466 : 656,352 = 656,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,466/656,352 = 656,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,466x = 656,352 × 656,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,466x = 430,797,947,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,797,947,904/299,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,438,553.79
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