Finding the Third Proportional to 426,954 and 669,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 426,954 and 669,729 is: 1,050,550.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,954 : 669,729 = 669,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,954/669,729 = 669,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,954x = 669,729 × 669,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,954x = 448,536,933,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,536,933,441/426,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,050,550.96
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