Finding the Third Proportional to 289,071 and 444,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,071 and 444,879 is: 684,666.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,071 : 444,879 = 444,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,071/444,879 = 444,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,071x = 444,879 × 444,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,071x = 197,917,324,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,917,324,641/289,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,666.83
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