Finding the Third Proportional to 431,700 and 675,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,700 and 675,729 is: 1,057,701.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,700 : 675,729 = 675,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,700/675,729 = 675,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,700x = 675,729 × 675,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,700x = 456,609,681,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,609,681,441/431,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,057,701.37
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