Finding the Third Proportional to 294,109 and 439,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,109 and 439,989 is: 658,226.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,109 : 439,989 = 439,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,109/439,989 = 439,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,109x = 439,989 × 439,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,109x = 193,590,320,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,590,320,121/294,109 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,226.44
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