Finding the Third Proportional to 299,654 and 643,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,654 and 643,777 is: 1,383,091.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,654 : 643,777 = 643,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,654/643,777 = 643,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,654x = 643,777 × 643,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,654x = 414,448,825,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,448,825,729/299,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,091.25
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