Finding the Third Proportional to 437,361 and 714,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,361 and 714,177 is: 1,166,196.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,361 : 714,177 = 714,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,361/714,177 = 714,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,361x = 714,177 × 714,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,361x = 510,048,787,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,048,787,329/437,361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,166,196.32
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