Finding the Third Proportional to 432,230 and 694,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,230 and 694,477 is: 1,115,837.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,230 : 694,477 = 694,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,230/694,477 = 694,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,230x = 694,477 × 694,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,230x = 482,298,303,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,298,303,529/432,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,115,837.18
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