Finding the Third Proportional to 304,779 and 448,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,779 and 448,329 is: 659,490.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,779 : 448,329 = 448,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,779/448,329 = 448,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,779x = 448,329 × 448,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,779x = 200,998,892,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,998,892,241/304,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,490.62
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