Finding the Third Proportional to 431,890 and 675,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,890 and 675,964 is: 1,057,971.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,890 : 675,964 = 675,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,890/675,964 = 675,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,890x = 675,964 × 675,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,890x = 456,927,329,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,927,329,296/431,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,057,971.54
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