Finding the Third Proportional to 426,674 and 660,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,674 and 660,819 is: 1,023,455.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,674 : 660,819 = 660,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,674/660,819 = 660,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,674x = 660,819 × 660,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,674x = 436,681,750,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,681,750,761/426,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,023,455.26
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