Finding the Third Proportional to 294,512 and 444,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,512 and 444,223 is: 670,037.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,512 : 444,223 = 444,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,512/444,223 = 444,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,512x = 444,223 × 444,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,512x = 197,334,073,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,334,073,729/294,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,037.46
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