Finding the Third Proportional to 300,366 and 419,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,366 and 419,931 is: 587,090.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,366 : 419,931 = 419,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,366/419,931 = 419,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,366x = 419,931 × 419,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,366x = 176,342,044,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,342,044,761/300,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,090.57
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