Finding the Third Proportional to 431,508 and 669,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,508 and 669,982 is: 1,040,249.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,508 : 669,982 = 669,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,508/669,982 = 669,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,508x = 669,982 × 669,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,508x = 448,875,880,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,875,880,324/431,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,040,249.27
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