Finding the Third Proportional to 437,457 and 625,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,457 and 625,563 is: 894,554.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,457 : 625,563 = 625,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,457/625,563 = 625,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,457x = 625,563 × 625,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,457x = 391,329,066,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,329,066,969/437,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,554.36
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