Finding the Third Proportional to 305,364 and 401,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,364 and 401,552 is: 528,038.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,364 : 401,552 = 401,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,364/401,552 = 401,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,364x = 401,552 × 401,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,364x = 161,244,008,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,244,008,704/305,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,038.70
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