Finding the Third Proportional to 446,560 and 665,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,560 and 665,227 is: 990,968.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,560 : 665,227 = 665,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,560/665,227 = 665,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,560x = 665,227 × 665,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,560x = 442,526,961,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,526,961,529/446,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,968.65
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