Finding the Third Proportional to 449,023 and 532,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,023 and 532,060 is: 630,452.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,023 : 532,060 = 532,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,023/532,060 = 532,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,023x = 532,060 × 532,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,023x = 283,087,843,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,087,843,600/449,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,452.88
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