Finding the Third Proportional to 441,020 and 659,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 441,020 and 659,802 is: 987,117.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441,020 : 659,802 = 659,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441,020/659,802 = 659,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441,020x = 659,802 × 659,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441,020x = 435,338,679,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,338,679,204/441,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,117.77
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