Finding the Third Proportional to 304,296 and 445,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,296 and 445,176 is: 651,279.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,296 : 445,176 = 445,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,296/445,176 = 445,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,296x = 445,176 × 445,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,296x = 198,181,670,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,181,670,976/304,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,279.25
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