Finding the Third Proportional to 431,892 and 677,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,892 and 677,448 is: 1,062,617.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,892 : 677,448 = 677,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,892/677,448 = 677,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,892x = 677,448 × 677,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,892x = 458,935,792,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,935,792,704/431,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,062,617.03
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