Finding the Third Proportional to 444,706 and 665,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,706 and 665,841 is: 996,937.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,706 : 665,841 = 665,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,706/665,841 = 665,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,706x = 665,841 × 665,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,706x = 443,344,237,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,344,237,281/444,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,937.84
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