Finding the Third Proportional to 299,913 and 650,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,913 and 650,668 is: 1,411,638.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,913 : 650,668 = 650,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,913/650,668 = 650,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,913x = 650,668 × 650,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,913x = 423,368,846,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,368,846,224/299,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,411,638.86
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