Finding the Third Proportional to 426,687.75 and 642,731.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,687.75 and 642,731.63 is: 968,164.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,687.75 : 642,731.63 = 642,731.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,687.75/642,731.63 = 642,731.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,687.75x = 642,731.63 × 642,731.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,687.75x = 413,103,941,775.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,103,941,775.14/426,687.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,164.52
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