Finding the Third Proportional to 299,763 and 643,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,763 and 643,995 is: 1,383,524.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,763 : 643,995 = 643,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,763/643,995 = 643,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,763x = 643,995 × 643,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,763x = 414,729,560,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,729,560,025/299,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,524.85
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