Finding the Third Proportional to 279,618 and 444,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,618 and 444,763 is: 707,444.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,618 : 444,763 = 444,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,618/444,763 = 444,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,618x = 444,763 × 444,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,618x = 197,814,126,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,814,126,169/279,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,444.18
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