Finding the Third Proportional to 432,744 and 665,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,744 and 665,564 is: 1,023,643.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,744 : 665,564 = 665,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,744/665,564 = 665,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,744x = 665,564 × 665,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,744x = 442,975,438,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,975,438,096/432,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,023,643.17
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