Finding the Third Proportional to 448,000 and 693,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,000 and 693,744 is: 1,074,287.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,000 : 693,744 = 693,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,000/693,744 = 693,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,000x = 693,744 × 693,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,000x = 481,280,737,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,280,737,536/448,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074,287.36
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