Finding the Third Proportional to 299,928 and 648,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,928 and 648,816 is: 1,403,544.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,928 : 648,816 = 648,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,928/648,816 = 648,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,928x = 648,816 × 648,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,928x = 420,962,201,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,962,201,856/299,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,544.19
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