Finding the Third Proportional to 439,983 and 627,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,983 and 627,975 is: 896,290.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,983 : 627,975 = 627,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,983/627,975 = 627,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,983x = 627,975 × 627,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,983x = 394,352,600,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,352,600,625/439,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,290.54
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