Finding the Third Proportional to 302,220 and 423,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,220 and 423,648 is: 593,864.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,220 : 423,648 = 423,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,220/423,648 = 423,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,220x = 423,648 × 423,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,220x = 179,477,627,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,477,627,904/302,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,864.16
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