Finding the Third Proportional to 442,630 and 669,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,630 and 669,215 is: 1,011,790.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,630 : 669,215 = 669,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,630/669,215 = 669,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,630x = 669,215 × 669,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,630x = 447,848,716,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,848,716,225/442,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,011,790.25
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