Finding the Third Proportional to 301,326 and 408,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,326 and 408,775 is: 554,538.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,326 : 408,775 = 408,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,326/408,775 = 408,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,326x = 408,775 × 408,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,326x = 167,097,000,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,097,000,625/301,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,538.94
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