Finding the Third Proportional to 289,316 and 444,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,316 and 444,969 is: 684,363.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,316 : 444,969 = 444,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,316/444,969 = 444,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,316x = 444,969 × 444,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,316x = 197,997,410,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,997,410,961/289,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,363.85
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