Finding the Third Proportional to 307,548 and 413,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,548 and 413,820 is: 556,813.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,548 : 413,820 = 413,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,548/413,820 = 413,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,548x = 413,820 × 413,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,548x = 171,246,992,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,246,992,400/307,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,813.87
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