Finding the Third Proportional to 301,192 and 401,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,192 and 401,534 is: 535,304.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,192 : 401,534 = 401,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,192/401,534 = 401,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,192x = 401,534 × 401,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,192x = 161,229,553,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,229,553,156/301,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,304.90
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