Finding the Third Proportional to 290,544 and 444,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,544 and 444,264 is: 679,313.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,544 : 444,264 = 444,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,544/444,264 = 444,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,544x = 444,264 × 444,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,544x = 197,370,501,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,370,501,696/290,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,313.64
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