Finding the Third Proportional to 302,214 and 408,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,214 and 408,943 is: 553,364.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,214 : 408,943 = 408,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,214/408,943 = 408,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,214x = 408,943 × 408,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,214x = 167,234,377,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,234,377,249/302,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,364.10
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