Finding the Third Proportional to 301,356 and 440,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,356 and 440,496 is: 643,878.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,356 : 440,496 = 440,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,356/440,496 = 440,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,356x = 440,496 × 440,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,356x = 194,036,726,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,036,726,016/301,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,878.75
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