Finding the Third Proportional to 305,304 and 447,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,304 and 447,018 is: 654,511.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,304 : 447,018 = 447,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,304/447,018 = 447,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,304x = 447,018 × 447,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,304x = 199,825,092,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,825,092,324/305,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,511.87
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