Finding the Third Proportional to 308,982 and 413,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,982 and 413,841 is: 554,285.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,982 : 413,841 = 413,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,982/413,841 = 413,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,982x = 413,841 × 413,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,982x = 171,264,373,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,264,373,281/308,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,285.92
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