Finding the Third Proportional to 303,140 and 448,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,140 and 448,800 is: 664,450.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,140 : 448,800 = 448,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,140/448,800 = 448,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,140x = 448,800 × 448,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,140x = 201,421,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,421,440,000/303,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,450.22
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