Finding the Third Proportional to 439,982 and 686,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,982 and 686,265 is: 1,070,406.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,982 : 686,265 = 686,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,982/686,265 = 686,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,982x = 686,265 × 686,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,982x = 470,959,650,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 470,959,650,225/439,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,070,406.63
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