Finding the Third Proportional to 294,882 and 444,766.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,882 and 444,766.50 is: 670,835.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,882 : 444,766.50 = 444,766.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,882/444,766.50 = 444,766.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,882x = 444,766.50 × 444,766.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,882x = 197,817,239,522.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,817,239,522.25/294,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,835.25
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