Finding the Third Proportional to 294,802 and 444,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,802 and 444,639 is: 670,632.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,802 : 444,639 = 444,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,802/444,639 = 444,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,802x = 444,639 × 444,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,802x = 197,703,840,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,703,840,321/294,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,632.63
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