Finding the Third Proportional to 306,088 and 449,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,088 and 449,052 is: 658,789.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,088 : 449,052 = 449,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,088/449,052 = 449,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,088x = 449,052 × 449,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,088x = 201,647,698,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,647,698,704/306,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,789.95
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