Finding the Third Proportional to 305,268 and 448,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,268 and 448,756 is: 659,689.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,268 : 448,756 = 448,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,268/448,756 = 448,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,268x = 448,756 × 448,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,268x = 201,381,947,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,381,947,536/305,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,689.02
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