Finding the Third Proportional to 438,372 and 676,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,372 and 676,026 is: 1,042,519.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,372 : 676,026 = 676,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,372/676,026 = 676,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,372x = 676,026 × 676,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,372x = 457,011,152,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,011,152,676/438,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,042,519.03
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