Finding the Third Proportional to 294,898 and 444,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,898 and 444,790 is: 670,869.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,898 : 444,790 = 444,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,898/444,790 = 444,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,898x = 444,790 × 444,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,898x = 197,838,144,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,838,144,100/294,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,869.74
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