Finding the Third Proportional to 294,886 and 444,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,886 and 444,765 is: 670,821.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,886 : 444,765 = 444,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,886/444,765 = 444,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,886x = 444,765 × 444,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,886x = 197,815,905,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,815,905,225/294,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,821.62
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