Finding the Third Proportional to 445,438 and 717,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,438 and 717,184 is: 1,154,712.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,438 : 717,184 = 717,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,438/717,184 = 717,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,438x = 717,184 × 717,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,438x = 514,352,889,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 514,352,889,856/445,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,712.64
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