Finding the Third Proportional to 302,992 and 448,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,992 and 448,656 is: 664,348.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,992 : 448,656 = 448,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,992/448,656 = 448,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,992x = 448,656 × 448,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,992x = 201,292,206,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,292,206,336/302,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,348.25
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