Finding the Third Proportional to 307,614 and 413,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,614 and 413,901 is: 556,912.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,614 : 413,901 = 413,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,614/413,901 = 413,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,614x = 413,901 × 413,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,614x = 171,314,037,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,314,037,801/307,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,912.36
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