Finding the Third Proportional to 294,548 and 444,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,548 and 444,279 is: 670,124.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,548 : 444,279 = 444,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,548/444,279 = 444,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,548x = 444,279 × 444,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,548x = 197,383,829,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,383,829,841/294,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,124.50
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