Finding the Third Proportional to 304,288 and 445,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,288 and 445,164 is: 651,261.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,288 : 445,164 = 445,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,288/445,164 = 445,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,288x = 445,164 × 445,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,288x = 198,170,986,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,170,986,896/304,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,261.26
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