Finding the Third Proportional to 300,834 and 399,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,834 and 399,330 is: 530,074.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,834 : 399,330 = 399,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,834/399,330 = 399,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,834x = 399,330 × 399,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,834x = 159,464,448,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,464,448,900/300,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,074.56
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