Finding the Third Proportional to 446,969 and 680,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,969 and 680,781 is: 1,036,901.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,969 : 680,781 = 680,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,969/680,781 = 680,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,969x = 680,781 × 680,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,969x = 463,462,769,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,462,769,961/446,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,036,901.37
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