Finding the Third Proportional to 291,124 and 444,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,124 and 444,460 is: 678,558.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,124 : 444,460 = 444,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,124/444,460 = 444,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,124x = 444,460 × 444,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,124x = 197,544,691,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,544,691,600/291,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,558.59
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