Finding the Third Proportional to 305,016 and 440,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,016 and 440,028 is: 634,801.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,016 : 440,028 = 440,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,016/440,028 = 440,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,016x = 440,028 × 440,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,016x = 193,624,640,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,624,640,784/305,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,801.59
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