Finding the Third Proportional to 442,840 and 704,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,840 and 704,985 is: 1,122,310.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,840 : 704,985 = 704,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,840/704,985 = 704,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,840x = 704,985 × 704,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,840x = 497,003,850,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,003,850,225/442,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,122,310.20
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