Finding the Third Proportional to 301,689 and 447,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,689 and 447,315 is: 663,235.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,689 : 447,315 = 447,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,689/447,315 = 447,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,689x = 447,315 × 447,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,689x = 200,090,709,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,090,709,225/301,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,235.02
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