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Finding the Third Proportional to 294,867 and 444,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 294,867 and 444,744 is: 670,801.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,867 : 444,744 = 444,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,867/444,744 = 444,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,867x = 444,744 × 444,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,867x = 197,797,225,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,797,225,536/294,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,801.50

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