Finding the Third Proportional to 294,142 and 414,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,142 and 414,212 is: 583,295.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,142 : 414,212 = 414,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,142/414,212 = 414,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,142x = 414,212 × 414,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,142x = 171,571,580,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,571,580,944/294,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,295.08
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