Finding the Third Proportional to 299,070 and 444,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,070 and 444,282 is: 660,000.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,070 : 444,282 = 444,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,070/444,282 = 444,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,070x = 444,282 × 444,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,070x = 197,386,495,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,386,495,524/299,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,000.99
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