Finding the Third Proportional to 314,436 and 444,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,436 and 444,498 is: 628,358.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,436 : 444,498 = 444,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,436/444,498 = 444,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,436x = 444,498 × 444,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,436x = 197,578,472,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,578,472,004/314,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,358.31
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