Finding the Third Proportional to 305,469 and 449,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,469 and 449,053 is: 660,127.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,469 : 449,053 = 449,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,469/449,053 = 449,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,469x = 449,053 × 449,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,469x = 201,648,596,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,648,596,809/305,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,127.86
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