Finding the Third Proportional to 302,014 and 423,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,014 and 423,325 is: 593,363.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,014 : 423,325 = 423,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,014/423,325 = 423,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,014x = 423,325 × 423,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,014x = 179,204,055,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,204,055,625/302,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,363.41
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