Finding the Third Proportional to 304,524 and 446,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,524 and 446,832 is: 655,642.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,524 : 446,832 = 446,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,524/446,832 = 446,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,524x = 446,832 × 446,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,524x = 199,658,836,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,658,836,224/304,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,642.37
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