Finding the Third Proportional to 289,314 and 444,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,314 and 444,966 is: 684,359.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,314 : 444,966 = 444,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,314/444,966 = 444,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,314x = 444,966 × 444,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,314x = 197,994,741,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,994,741,156/289,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,359.35
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