Finding the Third Proportional to 299,147 and 444,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,147 and 444,023 is: 659,062.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,147 : 444,023 = 444,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,147/444,023 = 444,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,147x = 444,023 × 444,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,147x = 197,156,424,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,156,424,529/299,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,062.01
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