Finding the Third Proportional to 444,312 and 688,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,312 and 688,176 is: 1,065,886.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,312 : 688,176 = 688,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,312/688,176 = 688,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,312x = 688,176 × 688,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,312x = 473,586,206,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,586,206,976/444,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,886.60
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