Finding the Third Proportional to 447,861 and 671,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,861 and 671,511 is: 1,006,845.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,861 : 671,511 = 671,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,861/671,511 = 671,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,861x = 671,511 × 671,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,861x = 450,927,023,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,927,023,121/447,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006,845.93
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