Finding the Third Proportional to 423,432 and 658,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,432 and 658,476 is: 1,023,991.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,432 : 658,476 = 658,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,432/658,476 = 658,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,432x = 658,476 × 658,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,432x = 433,590,642,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,590,642,576/423,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,023,991.20
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