Finding the Third Proportional to 425,818 and 667,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,818 and 667,983 is: 1,047,868.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,818 : 667,983 = 667,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,818/667,983 = 667,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,818x = 667,983 × 667,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,818x = 446,201,288,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,201,288,289/425,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,047,868.55
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