Finding the Third Proportional to 301,344 and 409,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,344 and 409,263 is: 555,830.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,344 : 409,263 = 409,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,344/409,263 = 409,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,344x = 409,263 × 409,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,344x = 167,496,203,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,496,203,169/301,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,830.56
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