Finding the Third Proportional to 314,400 and 444,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,400 and 444,443 is: 628,274.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,400 : 444,443 = 444,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,400/444,443 = 444,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,400x = 444,443 × 444,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,400x = 197,529,580,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,529,580,249/314,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,274.75
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