Finding the Third Proportional to 306,824 and 414,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,824 and 414,540 is: 560,071.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,824 : 414,540 = 414,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,824/414,540 = 414,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,824x = 414,540 × 414,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,824x = 171,843,411,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,843,411,600/306,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,071.61
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