Finding the Third Proportional to 438,732 and 663,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,732 and 663,498 is: 1,003,413.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,732 : 663,498 = 663,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,732/663,498 = 663,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,732x = 663,498 × 663,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,732x = 440,229,596,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,229,596,004/438,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,003,413.46
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