Finding the Third Proportional to 444,344 and 688,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,344 and 688,227 is: 1,065,967.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,344 : 688,227 = 688,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,344/688,227 = 688,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,344x = 688,227 × 688,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,344x = 473,656,403,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,656,403,529/444,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,967.82
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