Finding the Third Proportional to 299,934 and 652,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,934 and 652,356 is: 1,418,873.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,934 : 652,356 = 652,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,934/652,356 = 652,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,934x = 652,356 × 652,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,934x = 425,568,350,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,568,350,736/299,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,418,873.32
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