Finding the Third Proportional to 302,148 and 408,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,148 and 408,904 is: 553,379.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,148 : 408,904 = 408,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,148/408,904 = 408,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,148x = 408,904 × 408,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,148x = 167,202,481,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,202,481,216/302,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,379.41
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