Finding the Third Proportional to 297,492 and 416,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,492 and 416,100 is: 581,996.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,492 : 416,100 = 416,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,492/416,100 = 416,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,492x = 416,100 × 416,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,492x = 173,139,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,139,210,000/297,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,996.19
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