Finding the Third Proportional to 447,981 and 693,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 447,981 and 693,639 is: 1,074,007.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,981 : 693,639 = 693,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,981/693,639 = 693,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,981x = 693,639 × 693,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,981x = 481,135,062,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,135,062,321/447,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074,007.74
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