Finding the Third Proportional to 307,574 and 413,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,574 and 413,859 is: 556,871.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,574 : 413,859 = 413,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,574/413,859 = 413,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,574x = 413,859 × 413,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,574x = 171,279,271,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,279,271,881/307,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,871.75
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