Finding the Third Proportional to 442,008 and 654,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,008 and 654,723 is: 969,806.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,008 : 654,723 = 654,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,008/654,723 = 654,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,008x = 654,723 × 654,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,008x = 428,662,206,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,662,206,729/442,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,806.44
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