Finding the Third Proportional to 442,003 and 679,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,003 and 679,785 is: 1,045,485.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,003 : 679,785 = 679,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,003/679,785 = 679,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,003x = 679,785 × 679,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,003x = 462,107,646,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,107,646,225/442,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,045,485.32
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