Finding the Third Proportional to 306,312 and 448,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,312 and 448,800 is: 657,569.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,312 : 448,800 = 448,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,312/448,800 = 448,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,312x = 448,800 × 448,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,312x = 201,421,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,421,440,000/306,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,569.54
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