Finding the Third Proportional to 443,529 and 678,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,529 and 678,597 is: 1,038,249.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,529 : 678,597 = 678,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,529/678,597 = 678,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,529x = 678,597 × 678,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,529x = 460,493,888,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,493,888,409/443,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,038,249.78
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