Finding the Third Proportional to 428,324 and 627,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,324 and 627,126 is: 918,199.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,324 : 627,126 = 627,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,324/627,126 = 627,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,324x = 627,126 × 627,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,324x = 393,287,019,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,287,019,876/428,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,199.82
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