Finding the Third Proportional to 447,876 and 658,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,876 and 658,746 is: 968,898.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,876 : 658,746 = 658,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,876/658,746 = 658,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,876x = 658,746 × 658,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,876x = 433,946,292,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,946,292,516/447,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,898.29
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