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