Finding the Third Proportional to 299,307 and 354,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,307 and 354,666 is: 420,264.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,307 : 354,666 = 354,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,307/354,666 = 354,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,307x = 354,666 × 354,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,307x = 125,787,971,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,787,971,556/299,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,264.05
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