Finding the Third Proportional to 427,936 and 662,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 427,936 and 662,276 is: 1,024,941.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,936 : 662,276 = 662,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,936/662,276 = 662,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,936x = 662,276 × 662,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,936x = 438,609,500,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,609,500,176/427,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,024,941.81
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