Finding the Third Proportional to 307,242 and 447,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,242 and 447,354 is: 651,361.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,242 : 447,354 = 447,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,242/447,354 = 447,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,242x = 447,354 × 447,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,242x = 200,125,601,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,125,601,316/307,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,361.47
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