Finding the Third Proportional to 294,866 and 444,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,866 and 444,732 is: 670,767.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,866 : 444,732 = 444,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,866/444,732 = 444,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,866x = 444,732 × 444,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,866x = 197,786,551,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,786,551,824/294,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,767.58
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