Finding the Third Proportional to 300,563 and 449,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,563 and 449,901 is: 673,439.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,563 : 449,901 = 449,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,563/449,901 = 449,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,563x = 449,901 × 449,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,563x = 202,410,909,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,410,909,801/300,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,439.21
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