Finding the Third Proportional to 301,403 and 410,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,403 and 410,459 is: 558,974.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,403 : 410,459 = 410,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,403/410,459 = 410,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,403x = 410,459 × 410,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,403x = 168,476,590,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,476,590,681/301,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,974.50
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