Finding the Third Proportional to 289,044 and 444,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,044 and 444,838 is: 684,604.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,044 : 444,838 = 444,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,044/444,838 = 444,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,044x = 444,838 × 444,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,044x = 197,880,846,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,880,846,244/289,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,604.58
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