Finding the Third Proportional to 432,108 and 654,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,108 and 654,129 is: 990,226.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,108 : 654,129 = 654,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,108/654,129 = 654,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,108x = 654,129 × 654,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,108x = 427,884,748,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,884,748,641/432,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,226.40
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