Finding the Third Proportional to 305,274 and 449,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,274 and 449,082 is: 660,634.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,274 : 449,082 = 449,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,274/449,082 = 449,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,274x = 449,082 × 449,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,274x = 201,674,642,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,674,642,724/305,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,634.85
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