Finding the Third Proportional to 302,406 and 446,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,406 and 446,713 is: 659,882.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,406 : 446,713 = 446,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,406/446,713 = 446,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,406x = 446,713 × 446,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,406x = 199,552,504,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,552,504,369/302,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,882.75
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