Finding the Third Proportional to 305,130 and 443,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,130 and 443,844 is: 645,618.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,130 : 443,844 = 443,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,130/443,844 = 443,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,130x = 443,844 × 443,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,130x = 196,997,496,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,997,496,336/305,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,618.25
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