Finding the Third Proportional to 300,741 and 408,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,741 and 408,555 is: 555,019.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,741 : 408,555 = 408,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,741/408,555 = 408,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,741x = 408,555 × 408,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,741x = 166,917,188,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,917,188,025/300,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,019.73
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