Finding the Third Proportional to 289,226 and 444,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,226 and 444,834 is: 684,161.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,226 : 444,834 = 444,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,226/444,834 = 444,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,226x = 444,834 × 444,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,226x = 197,877,287,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,877,287,556/289,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,161.48
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