Finding the Third Proportional to 432,678 and 645,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,678 and 645,426 is: 962,782.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,678 : 645,426 = 645,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,678/645,426 = 645,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,678x = 645,426 × 645,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,678x = 416,574,721,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,574,721,476/432,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962,782.30
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