Finding the Third Proportional to 420,126 and 645,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,126 and 645,762 is: 992,579.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,126 : 645,762 = 645,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,126/645,762 = 645,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,126x = 645,762 × 645,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,126x = 417,008,560,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,008,560,644/420,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,579.75
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