Finding the Third Proportional to 299,662 and 654,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,662 and 654,545 is: 1,429,707.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,662 : 654,545 = 654,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,662/654,545 = 654,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,662x = 654,545 × 654,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,662x = 428,429,157,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,429,157,025/299,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,429,707.99
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