Finding the Third Proportional to 425,730 and 654,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,730 and 654,567 is: 1,006,407.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,730 : 654,567 = 654,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,730/654,567 = 654,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,730x = 654,567 × 654,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,730x = 428,457,957,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,457,957,489/425,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006,407.72
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