Finding the Third Proportional to 423,174 and 655,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,174 and 655,659 is: 1,015,867.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,174 : 655,659 = 655,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,174/655,659 = 655,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,174x = 655,659 × 655,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,174x = 429,888,724,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,888,724,281/423,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,015,867.53
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