Finding the Third Proportional to 299,650 and 643,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,650 and 643,769 is: 1,383,075.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,650 : 643,769 = 643,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,650/643,769 = 643,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,650x = 643,769 × 643,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,650x = 414,438,525,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,438,525,361/299,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,075.34
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