Finding the Third Proportional to 439,482 and 660,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,482 and 660,393 is: 992,347.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,482 : 660,393 = 660,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,482/660,393 = 660,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,482x = 660,393 × 660,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,482x = 436,118,914,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,118,914,449/439,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,347.61
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