Finding the Third Proportional to 427,143 and 618,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,143 and 618,681 is: 896,107.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,143 : 618,681 = 618,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,143/618,681 = 618,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,143x = 618,681 × 618,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,143x = 382,766,179,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,766,179,761/427,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,107.81
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