Finding the Third Proportional to 446,532 and 669,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,532 and 669,879 is: 1,004,940.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,532 : 669,879 = 669,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,532/669,879 = 669,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,532x = 669,879 × 669,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,532x = 448,737,874,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,737,874,641/446,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,004,940.01
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