Finding the Third Proportional to 302,583 and 401,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,583 and 401,385 is: 532,448.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,583 : 401,385 = 401,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,583/401,385 = 401,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,583x = 401,385 × 401,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,583x = 161,109,918,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,109,918,225/302,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,448.68
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