Finding the Third Proportional to 443,532 and 678,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,532 and 678,603 is: 1,038,261.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,532 : 678,603 = 678,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,532/678,603 = 678,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,532x = 678,603 × 678,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,532x = 460,502,031,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,502,031,609/443,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,038,261.12
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