Finding the Third Proportional to 297,520 and 416,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,520 and 416,136 is: 582,042.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,520 : 416,136 = 416,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,520/416,136 = 416,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,520x = 416,136 × 416,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,520x = 173,169,170,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,169,170,496/297,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,042.12
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