Finding the Third Proportional to 426,038 and 668,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,038 and 668,313 is: 1,048,362.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,038 : 668,313 = 668,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,038/668,313 = 668,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,038x = 668,313 × 668,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,038x = 446,642,265,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,642,265,969/426,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,048,362.51
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