Finding the Third Proportional to 308,614 and 440,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,614 and 440,468 is: 628,656.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,614 : 440,468 = 440,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,614/440,468 = 440,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,614x = 440,468 × 440,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,614x = 194,012,059,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,012,059,024/308,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,656.05
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