Finding the Third Proportional to 442,802 and 704,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,802 and 704,930 is: 1,122,231.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,802 : 704,930 = 704,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,802/704,930 = 704,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,802x = 704,930 × 704,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,802x = 496,926,304,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,926,304,900/442,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,122,231.39
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