Finding the Third Proportional to 446,912 and 625,142
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,912 and 625,142 is: 874,450.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,912 : 625,142 = 625,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,912/625,142 = 625,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,912x = 625,142 × 625,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,912x = 390,802,520,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,802,520,164/446,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874,450.72
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