Finding the Third Proportional to 423,069 and 655,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,069 and 655,375 is: 1,015,239.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,069 : 655,375 = 655,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,069/655,375 = 655,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,069x = 655,375 × 655,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,069x = 429,516,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,516,390,625/423,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,015,239.57
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