Finding the Third Proportional to 289,323 and 444,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,323 and 444,980 is: 684,381.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,323 : 444,980 = 444,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,323/444,980 = 444,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,323x = 444,980 × 444,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,323x = 198,007,200,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,007,200,400/289,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,381.13
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