Finding the Third Proportional to 445,028 and 688,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,028 and 688,660 is: 1,065,669.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,028 : 688,660 = 688,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,028/688,660 = 688,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,028x = 688,660 × 688,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,028x = 474,252,595,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 474,252,595,600/445,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,669.12
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