Finding the Third Proportional to 448,890 and 677,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 448,890 and 677,994 is: 1,024,027.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,890 : 677,994 = 677,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,890/677,994 = 677,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,890x = 677,994 × 677,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,890x = 459,675,864,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,675,864,036/448,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,024,027.86
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