Finding the Third Proportional to 324,047 and 444,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,047 and 444,994 is: 611,083.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,047 : 444,994 = 444,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,047/444,994 = 444,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,047x = 444,994 × 444,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,047x = 198,019,660,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,019,660,036/324,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,083.15
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