Finding the Third Proportional to 302,832 and 411,448.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,832 and 411,448.50 is: 559,022.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,832 : 411,448.50 = 411,448.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,832/411,448.50 = 411,448.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,832x = 411,448.50 × 411,448.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,832x = 169,289,868,152.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,289,868,152.25/302,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,022.39
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