Finding the Third Proportional to 307,560 and 413,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,560 and 413,770 is: 556,657.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,560 : 413,770 = 413,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,560/413,770 = 413,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,560x = 413,770 × 413,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,560x = 171,205,612,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,205,612,900/307,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,657.60
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