Finding the Third Proportional to 427,680 and 625,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,680 and 625,968 is: 916,189.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,680 : 625,968 = 625,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,680/625,968 = 625,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,680x = 625,968 × 625,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,680x = 391,835,937,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,835,937,024/427,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,189.53
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