Finding the Third Proportional to 431,316 and 675,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,316 and 675,243 is: 1,057,120.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,316 : 675,243 = 675,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,316/675,243 = 675,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,316x = 675,243 × 675,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,316x = 455,953,109,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,953,109,049/431,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,057,120.79
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