Finding the Third Proportional to 446,276 and 679,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,276 and 679,883 is: 1,035,773.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,276 : 679,883 = 679,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,276/679,883 = 679,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,276x = 679,883 × 679,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,276x = 462,240,893,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,240,893,689/446,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,035,773.59
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