Finding the Third Proportional to 437,450 and 674,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,450 and 674,832 is: 1,041,029.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,450 : 674,832 = 674,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,450/674,832 = 674,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,450x = 674,832 × 674,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,450x = 455,398,228,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,398,228,224/437,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,041,029.21
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