Finding the Third Proportional to 305,446 and 449,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,446 and 449,015 is: 660,065.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,446 : 449,015 = 449,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,446/449,015 = 449,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,446x = 449,015 × 449,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,446x = 201,614,470,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,614,470,225/305,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,065.84
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