Finding the Third Proportional to 448,591 and 666,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,591 and 666,405 is: 989,978.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,591 : 666,405 = 666,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,591/666,405 = 666,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,591x = 666,405 × 666,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,591x = 444,095,624,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,095,624,025/448,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,978.90
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