Finding the Third Proportional to 338,296 and 444,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,296 and 444,940 is: 585,202.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,296 : 444,940 = 444,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,296/444,940 = 444,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,296x = 444,940 × 444,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,296x = 197,971,603,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,971,603,600/338,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,202.32
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