Finding the Third Proportional to 432,692 and 645,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,692 and 645,436 is: 962,780.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,692 : 645,436 = 645,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,692/645,436 = 645,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,692x = 645,436 × 645,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,692x = 416,587,630,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,587,630,096/432,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 962,780.99
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