Finding the Third Proportional to 305,290 and 449,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,290 and 449,101 is: 660,656.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,290 : 449,101 = 449,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,290/449,101 = 449,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,290x = 449,101 × 449,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,290x = 201,691,708,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,691,708,201/305,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,656.12
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