Finding the Third Proportional to 445,641 and 658,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 445,641 and 658,633 is: 973,423.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,641 : 658,633 = 658,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,641/658,633 = 658,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,641x = 658,633 × 658,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,641x = 433,797,428,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,797,428,689/445,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,423.52
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