Finding the Third Proportional to 303,984 and 444,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,984 and 444,249 is: 649,235.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,984 : 444,249 = 444,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,984/444,249 = 444,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,984x = 444,249 × 444,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,984x = 197,357,174,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,357,174,001/303,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,235.40
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