Finding the Third Proportional to 447,168 and 656,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,168 and 656,496 is: 963,814.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,168 : 656,496 = 656,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,168/656,496 = 656,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,168x = 656,496 × 656,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,168x = 430,986,998,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,986,998,016/447,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,814.49
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