Finding the Third Proportional to 298,940 and 444,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,940 and 444,152 is: 659,901.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,940 : 444,152 = 444,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,940/444,152 = 444,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,940x = 444,152 × 444,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,940x = 197,270,999,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,270,999,104/298,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,901.65
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