Finding the Third Proportional to 421,688 and 670,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,688 and 670,664 is: 1,066,642.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,688 : 670,664 = 670,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,688/670,664 = 670,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,688x = 670,664 × 670,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,688x = 449,790,200,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,790,200,896/421,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,066,642.16
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