Finding the Third Proportional to 442,822 and 704,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,822 and 704,963 is: 1,122,285.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,822 : 704,963 = 704,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,822/704,963 = 704,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,822x = 704,963 × 704,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,822x = 496,972,831,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,972,831,369/442,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,122,285.77
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