Finding the Third Proportional to 289,104 and 444,928.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,104 and 444,928.50 is: 684,741.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,104 : 444,928.50 = 444,928.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,104/444,928.50 = 444,928.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,104x = 444,928.50 × 444,928.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,104x = 197,961,370,112.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,961,370,112.25/289,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,741.03
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