Finding the Third Proportional to 439,370 and 657,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,370 and 657,543 is: 984,051.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,370 : 657,543 = 657,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,370/657,543 = 657,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,370x = 657,543 × 657,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,370x = 432,362,796,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,362,796,849/439,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,051.70
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