Finding the Third Proportional to 301,418 and 410,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,418 and 410,482 is: 559,009.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,418 : 410,482 = 410,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,418/410,482 = 410,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,418x = 410,482 × 410,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,418x = 168,495,472,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,495,472,324/301,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,009.32
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