Finding the Third Proportional to 305,217 and 449,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,217 and 449,001 is: 660,519.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,217 : 449,001 = 449,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,217/449,001 = 449,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,217x = 449,001 × 449,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,217x = 201,601,898,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,601,898,001/305,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,519.89
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