Finding the Third Proportional to 437,910 and 659,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 437,910 and 659,998 is: 994,718.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,910 : 659,998 = 659,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,910/659,998 = 659,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,910x = 659,998 × 659,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,910x = 435,597,360,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,597,360,004/437,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,718.91
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