Finding the Third Proportional to 302,990 and 448,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,990 and 448,653 is: 664,343.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,990 : 448,653 = 448,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,990/448,653 = 448,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,990x = 448,653 × 448,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,990x = 201,289,514,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,289,514,409/302,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,343.76
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