Finding the Third Proportional to 299,524 and 658,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,524 and 658,952 is: 1,449,692.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,524 : 658,952 = 658,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,524/658,952 = 658,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,524x = 658,952 × 658,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,524x = 434,217,738,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,217,738,304/299,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,692.64
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