Finding the Third Proportional to 429,327 and 667,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,327 and 667,623 is: 1,038,184.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,327 : 667,623 = 667,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,327/667,623 = 667,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,327x = 667,623 × 667,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,327x = 445,720,470,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,720,470,129/429,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,038,184.11
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