Finding the Third Proportional to 289,266 and 444,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,266 and 444,913 is: 684,309.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,266 : 444,913 = 444,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,266/444,913 = 444,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,266x = 444,913 × 444,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,266x = 197,947,577,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,947,577,569/289,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,309.87
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