Finding the Third Proportional to 294,514 and 444,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,514 and 444,226 is: 670,041.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,514 : 444,226 = 444,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,514/444,226 = 444,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,514x = 444,226 × 444,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,514x = 197,336,739,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,336,739,076/294,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,041.96
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