Finding the Third Proportional to 445,344 and 689,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,344 and 689,712 is: 1,068,168.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,344 : 689,712 = 689,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,344/689,712 = 689,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,344x = 689,712 × 689,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,344x = 475,702,642,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 475,702,642,944/445,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,068,168.97
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