Finding the Third Proportional to 442,514 and 683,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,514 and 683,379 is: 1,055,349.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,514 : 683,379 = 683,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,514/683,379 = 683,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,514x = 683,379 × 683,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,514x = 467,006,857,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,006,857,641/442,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,055,349.34
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