Finding the Third Proportional to 305,724 and 440,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,724 and 440,356 is: 634,276.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,724 : 440,356 = 440,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,724/440,356 = 440,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,724x = 440,356 × 440,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,724x = 193,913,406,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,913,406,736/305,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,276.04
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