Finding the Third Proportional to 429,577 and 848,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,577 and 848,312 is: 1,675,213.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,577 : 848,312 = 848,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,577/848,312 = 848,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,577x = 848,312 × 848,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,577x = 719,633,249,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,633,249,344/429,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,675,213.64
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