Finding the Third Proportional to 289,118 and 444,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,118 and 444,950 is: 684,774.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,118 : 444,950 = 444,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,118/444,950 = 444,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,118x = 444,950 × 444,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,118x = 197,980,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,980,502,500/289,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,774.05
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