Finding the Third Proportional to 301,014 and 409,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,014 and 409,995 is: 558,432.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,014 : 409,995 = 409,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,014/409,995 = 409,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,014x = 409,995 × 409,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,014x = 168,095,900,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,095,900,025/301,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,432.17
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