Finding the Third Proportional to 304,830 and 411,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,830 and 411,201 is: 554,690.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,830 : 411,201 = 411,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,830/411,201 = 411,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,830x = 411,201 × 411,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,830x = 169,086,262,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,086,262,401/304,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,690.36
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