Finding the Third Proportional to 290,568 and 444,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,568 and 444,304 is: 679,379.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,568 : 444,304 = 444,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,568/444,304 = 444,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,568x = 444,304 × 444,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,568x = 197,406,044,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,406,044,416/290,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,379.85
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