Finding the Third Proportional to 306,749 and 446,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,749 and 446,718 is: 650,554.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,749 : 446,718 = 446,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,749/446,718 = 446,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,749x = 446,718 × 446,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,749x = 199,556,971,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,556,971,524/306,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,554.60
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