Finding the Third Proportional to 426,230 and 710,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,230 and 710,283 is: 1,183,637.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,230 : 710,283 = 710,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,230/710,283 = 710,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,230x = 710,283 × 710,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,230x = 504,501,940,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,501,940,089/426,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,183,637.80
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