Finding the Third Proportional to 304,574 and 446,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,574 and 446,469 is: 654,470.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,574 : 446,469 = 446,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,574/446,469 = 446,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,574x = 446,469 × 446,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,574x = 199,334,567,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,334,567,961/304,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,470.07
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