Finding the Third Proportional to 289,074 and 444,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,074 and 444,875 is: 684,647.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,074 : 444,875 = 444,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,074/444,875 = 444,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,074x = 444,875 × 444,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,074x = 197,913,765,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,913,765,625/289,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,647.41
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