Finding the Third Proportional to 294,044 and 439,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,044 and 439,908 is: 658,129.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,044 : 439,908 = 439,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,044/439,908 = 439,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,044x = 439,908 × 439,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,044x = 193,519,048,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,519,048,464/294,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,129.56
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