Finding the Third Proportional to 302,476 and 411,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,476 and 411,040 is: 558,569.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,476 : 411,040 = 411,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,476/411,040 = 411,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,476x = 411,040 × 411,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,476x = 168,953,881,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,953,881,600/302,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,569.54
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