Finding the Third Proportional to 436,682 and 662,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,682 and 662,907 is: 1,006,328.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,682 : 662,907 = 662,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,682/662,907 = 662,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,682x = 662,907 × 662,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,682x = 439,445,690,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,445,690,649/436,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006,328.84
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