Finding the Third Proportional to 304,132 and 444,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,132 and 444,642 is: 650,068.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,132 : 444,642 = 444,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,132/444,642 = 444,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,132x = 444,642 × 444,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,132x = 197,706,508,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,706,508,164/304,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,068.09
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