Finding the Third Proportional to 446,172 and 670,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,172 and 670,248 is: 1,006,859.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,172 : 670,248 = 670,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,172/670,248 = 670,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,172x = 670,248 × 670,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,172x = 449,232,381,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,232,381,504/446,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006,859.20
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