Finding the Third Proportional to 294,509 and 444,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,509 and 444,218 is: 670,029.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,509 : 444,218 = 444,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,509/444,218 = 444,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,509x = 444,218 × 444,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,509x = 197,329,631,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,329,631,524/294,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,029.21
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