Finding the Third Proportional to 432,261 and 694,521
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,261 and 694,521 is: 1,115,898.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,261 : 694,521 = 694,521 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,261/694,521 = 694,521/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,261x = 694,521 × 694,521 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,261x = 482,359,419,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,359,419,441/432,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,115,898.54
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