Finding the Third Proportional to 289,834 and 445,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,834 and 445,551 is: 684,928.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,834 : 445,551 = 445,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,834/445,551 = 445,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,834x = 445,551 × 445,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,834x = 198,515,693,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,515,693,601/289,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,928.94
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