Finding the Third Proportional to 304,584 and 446,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,584 and 446,484 is: 654,492.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,584 : 446,484 = 446,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,584/446,484 = 446,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,584x = 446,484 × 446,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,584x = 199,347,962,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,347,962,256/304,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,492.56
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