Finding the Third Proportional to 294,508 and 444,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,508 and 444,217 is: 670,028.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,508 : 444,217 = 444,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,508/444,217 = 444,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,508x = 444,217 × 444,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,508x = 197,328,743,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,328,743,089/294,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,028.46
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