Finding the Third Proportional to 425,391 and 659,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,391 and 659,001 is: 1,020,901.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,391 : 659,001 = 659,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,391/659,001 = 659,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,391x = 659,001 × 659,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,391x = 434,282,318,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,282,318,001/425,391 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,020,901.52
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