Finding the Third Proportional to 445,266 and 688,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,266 and 688,643 is: 1,065,046.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,266 : 688,643 = 688,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,266/688,643 = 688,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,266x = 688,643 × 688,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,266x = 474,229,181,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 474,229,181,449/445,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,046.92
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