Finding the Third Proportional to 425,431 and 658,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,431 and 658,660 is: 1,019,749.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,431 : 658,660 = 658,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,431/658,660 = 658,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,431x = 658,660 × 658,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,431x = 433,832,995,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,832,995,600/425,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,019,749.37
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