Finding the Third Proportional to 415,958 and 669,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,958 and 669,873 is: 1,078,786.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,958 : 669,873 = 669,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,958/669,873 = 669,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,958x = 669,873 × 669,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,958x = 448,729,836,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,729,836,129/415,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,078,786.41
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