Finding the Third Proportional to 444,770 and 655,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,770 and 655,391 is: 965,751.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,770 : 655,391 = 655,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,770/655,391 = 655,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,770x = 655,391 × 655,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,770x = 429,537,362,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,537,362,881/444,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,751.65
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