Finding the Third Proportional to 305,288 and 449,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,288 and 449,098 is: 660,651.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,288 : 449,098 = 449,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,288/449,098 = 449,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,288x = 449,098 × 449,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,288x = 201,689,013,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,689,013,604/305,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,651.63
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