Finding the Third Proportional to 432,142 and 654,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,142 and 654,175 is: 990,287.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,142 : 654,175 = 654,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,142/654,175 = 654,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,142x = 654,175 × 654,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,142x = 427,944,930,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,944,930,625/432,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,287.75
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