Finding the Third Proportional to 437,122 and 659,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,122 and 659,699 is: 995,609.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,122 : 659,699 = 659,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,122/659,699 = 659,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,122x = 659,699 × 659,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,122x = 435,202,770,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,202,770,601/437,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995,609.40
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