Finding the Third Proportional to 301,726 and 415,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,726 and 415,630 is: 572,533.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,726 : 415,630 = 415,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,726/415,630 = 415,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,726x = 415,630 × 415,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,726x = 172,748,296,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,748,296,900/301,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,533.68
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