Finding the Third Proportional to 437,674 and 625,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,674 and 625,866 is: 894,977.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,674 : 625,866 = 625,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,674/625,866 = 625,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,674x = 625,866 × 625,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,674x = 391,708,249,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,708,249,956/437,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,977.20
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