Finding the Third Proportional to 305,760 and 449,644.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,760 and 449,644.50 is: 661,238.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,760 : 449,644.50 = 449,644.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,760/449,644.50 = 449,644.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,760x = 449,644.50 × 449,644.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,760x = 202,180,176,380.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,180,176,380.25/305,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,238.15
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