Finding the Third Proportional to 429,996 and 667,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 429,996 and 667,167 is: 1,035,153.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,996 : 667,167 = 667,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,996/667,167 = 667,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,996x = 667,167 × 667,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,996x = 445,111,805,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,111,805,889/429,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,035,153.36
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