Finding the Third Proportional to 431,728 and 670,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,728 and 670,200 is: 1,040,395.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,728 : 670,200 = 670,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,728/670,200 = 670,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,728x = 670,200 × 670,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,728x = 449,168,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,168,040,000/431,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,040,395.90
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