Finding the Third Proportional to 290,612 and 444,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,612 and 444,371 is: 679,481.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,612 : 444,371 = 444,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,612/444,371 = 444,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,612x = 444,371 × 444,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,612x = 197,465,585,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,465,585,641/290,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,481.87
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