Finding the Third Proportional to 294,892 and 444,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,892 and 444,782 is: 670,859.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,892 : 444,782 = 444,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,892/444,782 = 444,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,892x = 444,782 × 444,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,892x = 197,831,027,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,831,027,524/294,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,859.26
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