Finding the Third Proportional to 428,031 and 663,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,031 and 663,687 is: 1,029,085.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,031 : 663,687 = 663,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,031/663,687 = 663,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,031x = 663,687 × 663,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,031x = 440,480,433,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,480,433,969/428,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,029,085.36
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