Finding the Third Proportional to 432,168 and 683,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,168 and 683,769 is: 1,081,847.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,168 : 683,769 = 683,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,168/683,769 = 683,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,168x = 683,769 × 683,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,168x = 467,540,045,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,540,045,361/432,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,081,847.90
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