Finding the Third Proportional to 299,544 and 645,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,544 and 645,744 is: 1,392,066.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,544 : 645,744 = 645,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,544/645,744 = 645,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,544x = 645,744 × 645,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,544x = 416,985,313,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,985,313,536/299,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,066.99
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