Finding the Third Proportional to 299,061 and 444,271
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,061 and 444,271 is: 659,988.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,061 : 444,271 = 444,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,061/444,271 = 444,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,061x = 444,271 × 444,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,061x = 197,376,721,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,376,721,441/299,061 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,988.17
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