Finding the Third Proportional to 289,076 and 444,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,076 and 444,878 is: 684,651.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,076 : 444,878 = 444,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,076/444,878 = 444,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,076x = 444,878 × 444,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,076x = 197,916,434,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,916,434,884/289,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,651.91
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