Finding the Third Proportional to 444,872 and 689,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,872 and 689,432 is: 1,068,434.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,872 : 689,432 = 689,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,872/689,432 = 689,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,872x = 689,432 × 689,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,872x = 475,316,482,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 475,316,482,624/444,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,068,434.25
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