Finding the Third Proportional to 302,561 and 401,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,561 and 401,350 is: 532,394.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,561 : 401,350 = 401,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,561/401,350 = 401,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,561x = 401,350 × 401,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,561x = 161,081,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,081,822,500/302,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,394.53
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