Finding the Third Proportional to 290,606 and 444,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,606 and 444,361 is: 679,465.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,606 : 444,361 = 444,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,606/444,361 = 444,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,606x = 444,361 × 444,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,606x = 197,456,698,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,456,698,321/290,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,465.32
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