Finding the Third Proportional to 289,097 and 444,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,097 and 444,918 is: 684,725.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,097 : 444,918 = 444,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,097/444,918 = 444,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,097x = 444,918 × 444,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,097x = 197,952,026,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,952,026,724/289,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,725.29
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