Finding the Third Proportional to 441,071 and 659,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 441,071 and 659,869 is: 987,204.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441,071 : 659,869 = 659,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441,071/659,869 = 659,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441,071x = 659,869 × 659,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441,071x = 435,427,097,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,427,097,161/441,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,204.09
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