Finding the Third Proportional to 299,580 and 651,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,580 and 651,648 is: 1,417,468.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,580 : 651,648 = 651,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,580/651,648 = 651,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,580x = 651,648 × 651,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,580x = 424,645,115,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,645,115,904/299,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,417,468.18
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