Finding the Third Proportional to 299,513 and 651,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,513 and 651,504 is: 1,417,158.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,513 : 651,504 = 651,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,513/651,504 = 651,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,513x = 651,504 × 651,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,513x = 424,457,462,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,457,462,016/299,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,417,158.73
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