Finding the Third Proportional to 405,923 and 642,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,923 and 642,723 is: 1,017,663.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,923 : 642,723 = 642,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,923/642,723 = 642,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,923x = 642,723 × 642,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,923x = 413,092,854,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,092,854,729/405,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,663.09
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