Finding the Third Proportional to 304,854 and 411,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,854 and 411,234 is: 554,735.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,854 : 411,234 = 411,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,854/411,234 = 411,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,854x = 411,234 × 411,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,854x = 169,113,402,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,113,402,756/304,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,735.72
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