Finding the Third Proportional to 439,484 and 660,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,484 and 660,396 is: 992,352.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,484 : 660,396 = 660,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,484/660,396 = 660,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,484x = 660,396 × 660,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,484x = 436,122,876,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,122,876,816/439,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,352.11
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