Finding the Third Proportional to 289,080 and 444,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,080 and 444,884 is: 684,660.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,080 : 444,884 = 444,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,080/444,884 = 444,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,080x = 444,884 × 444,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,080x = 197,921,773,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,921,773,456/289,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,660.90
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