Finding the Third Proportional to 438,106 and 659,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,106 and 659,104 is: 991,582.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,106 : 659,104 = 659,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,106/659,104 = 659,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,106x = 659,104 × 659,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,106x = 434,418,082,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,418,082,816/438,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,582.13
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