Finding the Third Proportional to 298,905 and 444,123
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,905 and 444,123 is: 659,892.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,905 : 444,123 = 444,123 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,905/444,123 = 444,123/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,905x = 444,123 × 444,123 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,905x = 197,245,239,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,245,239,129/298,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,892.74
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