Finding the Third Proportional to 444,872.25 and 689,424.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 444,872.25 and 689,424.75 is: 1,068,411.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,872.25 : 689,424.75 = 689,424.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,872.25/689,424.75 = 689,424.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,872.25x = 689,424.75 × 689,424.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,872.25x = 475,306,485,912.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 475,306,485,912.56/444,872.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,068,411.18
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