Finding the Third Proportional to 449,583 and 696,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,583 and 696,087 is: 1,077,747.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,583 : 696,087 = 696,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,583/696,087 = 696,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,583x = 696,087 × 696,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,583x = 484,537,111,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,537,111,569/449,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,077,747.85
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