Finding the Third Proportional to 427,530 and 676,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,530 and 676,947 is: 1,071,871.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,530 : 676,947 = 676,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,530/676,947 = 676,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,530x = 676,947 × 676,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,530x = 458,257,240,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,257,240,809/427,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,071,871.54
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