Finding the Third Proportional to 289,404 and 445,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,404 and 445,041 is: 684,377.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,404 : 445,041 = 445,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,404/445,041 = 445,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,404x = 445,041 × 445,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,404x = 198,061,491,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,061,491,681/289,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,377.17
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