Finding the Third Proportional to 298,964 and 444,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,964 and 444,188 is: 659,955.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,964 : 444,188 = 444,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,964/444,188 = 444,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,964x = 444,188 × 444,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,964x = 197,302,979,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,302,979,344/298,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,955.64
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