Finding the Third Proportional to 297,584 and 416,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,584 and 416,224 is: 582,163.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,584 : 416,224 = 416,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,584/416,224 = 416,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,584x = 416,224 × 416,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,584x = 173,242,418,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,242,418,176/297,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,163.08
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