Finding the Third Proportional to 300,482 and 449,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,482 and 449,785 is: 673,273.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,482 : 449,785 = 449,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,482/449,785 = 449,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,482x = 449,785 × 449,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,482x = 202,306,546,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,306,546,225/300,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,273.43
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