Finding the Third Proportional to 301,034 and 412,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,034 and 412,799 is: 566,059.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,034 : 412,799 = 412,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,034/412,799 = 412,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,034x = 412,799 × 412,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,034x = 170,403,014,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,403,014,401/301,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,059.03
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