Finding the Third Proportional to 290,552 and 444,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,552 and 444,276 is: 679,331.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,552 : 444,276 = 444,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,552/444,276 = 444,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,552x = 444,276 × 444,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,552x = 197,381,164,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,381,164,176/290,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,331.63
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