Finding the Third Proportional to 442,424 and 676,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,424 and 676,529 is: 1,034,508.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,424 : 676,529 = 676,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,424/676,529 = 676,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,424x = 676,529 × 676,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,424x = 457,691,487,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,691,487,841/442,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,034,508.72
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