Finding the Third Proportional to 432,266 and 694,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,266 and 694,534 is: 1,115,927.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,266 : 694,534 = 694,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,266/694,534 = 694,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,266x = 694,534 × 694,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,266x = 482,377,477,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,377,477,156/432,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,115,927.41
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