Finding the Third Proportional to 446,914 and 625,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,914 and 625,145 is: 874,455.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,914 : 625,145 = 625,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,914/625,145 = 625,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,914x = 625,145 × 625,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,914x = 390,806,271,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,806,271,025/446,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874,455.20
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