Finding the Third Proportional to 426,924 and 669,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,924 and 669,690 is: 1,050,502.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,924 : 669,690 = 669,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,924/669,690 = 669,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,924x = 669,690 × 669,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,924x = 448,484,696,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,484,696,100/426,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,050,502.42
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