Finding the Third Proportional to 301,390 and 409,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,390 and 409,314 is: 555,884.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,390 : 409,314 = 409,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,390/409,314 = 409,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,390x = 409,314 × 409,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,390x = 167,537,950,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,537,950,596/301,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,884.24
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