Finding the Third Proportional to 447,890 and 658,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,890 and 658,767 is: 968,929.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,890 : 658,767 = 658,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,890/658,767 = 658,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,890x = 658,767 × 658,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,890x = 433,973,960,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,973,960,289/447,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,929.78
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