Finding the Third Proportional to 437,766 and 629,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,766 and 629,001 is: 903,775.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,766 : 629,001 = 629,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,766/629,001 = 629,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,766x = 629,001 × 629,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,766x = 395,642,258,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,642,258,001/437,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,775.67
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