Finding the Third Proportional to 302,629 and 424,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,629 and 424,126 is: 594,400.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,629 : 424,126 = 424,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,629/424,126 = 424,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,629x = 424,126 × 424,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,629x = 179,882,863,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,882,863,876/302,629 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,400.62
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