Finding the Third Proportional to 302,330 and 446,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,330 and 446,574 is: 659,637.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,330 : 446,574 = 446,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,330/446,574 = 446,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,330x = 446,574 × 446,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,330x = 199,428,337,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,428,337,476/302,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,637.94
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