Finding the Third Proportional to 290,332 and 444,142
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,332 and 444,142 is: 679,436.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,332 : 444,142 = 444,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,332/444,142 = 444,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,332x = 444,142 × 444,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,332x = 197,262,116,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,262,116,164/290,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,436.36
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