Finding the Third Proportional to 298,968 and 444,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,968 and 444,194 is: 659,964.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,968 : 444,194 = 444,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,968/444,194 = 444,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,968x = 444,194 × 444,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,968x = 197,308,309,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,308,309,636/298,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,964.64
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