Finding the Third Proportional to 305,230 and 448,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,230 and 448,713 is: 659,644.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,230 : 448,713 = 448,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,230/448,713 = 448,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,230x = 448,713 × 448,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,230x = 201,343,356,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,343,356,369/305,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,644.72
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