Finding the Third Proportional to 297,550 and 416,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,550 and 416,181 is: 582,109.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,550 : 416,181 = 416,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,550/416,181 = 416,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,550x = 416,181 × 416,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,550x = 173,206,624,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,206,624,761/297,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,109.31
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