Finding the Third Proportional to 302,423 and 444,874.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,423 and 444,874.50 is: 654,425.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,423 : 444,874.50 = 444,874.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,423/444,874.50 = 444,874.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,423x = 444,874.50 × 444,874.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,423x = 197,913,320,750.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,913,320,750.25/302,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,425.49
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