Finding the Third Proportional to 305,444 and 449,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,444 and 449,012 is: 660,061.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,444 : 449,012 = 449,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,444/449,012 = 449,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,444x = 449,012 × 449,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,444x = 201,611,776,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,611,776,144/305,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,061.34
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