Finding the Third Proportional to 297,936 and 416,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,936 and 416,754 is: 582,957.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,936 : 416,754 = 416,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,936/416,754 = 416,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,936x = 416,754 × 416,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,936x = 173,683,896,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,683,896,516/297,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,957.07
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