Finding the Third Proportional to 420,438 and 652,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 420,438 and 652,800 is: 1,013,580.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,438 : 652,800 = 652,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,438/652,800 = 652,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,438x = 652,800 × 652,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,438x = 426,147,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,147,840,000/420,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,013,580.69
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