Finding the Third Proportional to 305,280 and 449,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,280 and 449,088 is: 660,639.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,280 : 449,088 = 449,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,280/449,088 = 449,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,280x = 449,088 × 449,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,280x = 201,680,031,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,680,031,744/305,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,639.52
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