Finding the Third Proportional to 424,732 and 662,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 424,732 and 662,910 is: 1,034,651.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,732 : 662,910 = 662,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,732/662,910 = 662,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,732x = 662,910 × 662,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,732x = 439,449,668,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,449,668,100/424,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,034,651.66
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