Finding the Third Proportional to 305,244 and 448,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,244 and 448,732 is: 659,670.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,244 : 448,732 = 448,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,244/448,732 = 448,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,244x = 448,732 × 448,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,244x = 201,360,407,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,360,407,824/305,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,670.32
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