Finding the Third Proportional to 426,236 and 710,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,236 and 710,292 is: 1,183,651.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,236 : 710,292 = 710,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,236/710,292 = 710,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,236x = 710,292 × 710,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,236x = 504,514,725,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,514,725,264/426,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,183,651.14
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