Finding the Third Proportional to 446,191 and 869,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,191 and 869,964 is: 1,696,218.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,191 : 869,964 = 869,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,191/869,964 = 869,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,191x = 869,964 × 869,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,191x = 756,837,361,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,837,361,296/446,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,696,218.35
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