Finding the Third Proportional to 294,880 and 444,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,880 and 444,764 is: 670,832.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,880 : 444,764 = 444,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,880/444,764 = 444,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,880x = 444,764 × 444,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,880x = 197,815,015,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,815,015,696/294,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,832.26
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