Finding the Third Proportional to 294,848 and 441,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,848 and 441,809 is: 662,019.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,848 : 441,809 = 441,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,848/441,809 = 441,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,848x = 441,809 × 441,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,848x = 195,195,192,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,195,192,481/294,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,019.73
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