Finding the Third Proportional to 306,722 and 449,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,722 and 449,769 is: 659,529.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,722 : 449,769 = 449,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,722/449,769 = 449,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,722x = 449,769 × 449,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,722x = 202,292,153,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,292,153,361/306,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,529.32
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