Finding the Third Proportional to 305,823 and 449,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,823 and 449,721 is: 661,326.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,823 : 449,721 = 449,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,823/449,721 = 449,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,823x = 449,721 × 449,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,823x = 202,248,977,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,248,977,841/305,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,326.90
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