Finding the Third Proportional to 299,833 and 644,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,833 and 644,130 is: 1,383,781.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,833 : 644,130 = 644,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,833/644,130 = 644,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,833x = 644,130 × 644,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,833x = 414,903,456,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,903,456,900/299,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,781.83
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