Finding the Third Proportional to 314,414 and 444,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,414 and 444,460 is: 628,294.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,414 : 444,460 = 444,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,414/444,460 = 444,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,414x = 444,460 × 444,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,414x = 197,544,691,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,544,691,600/314,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,294.83
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