Finding the Third Proportional to 434,079 and 672,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,079 and 672,057 is: 1,040,503.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,079 : 672,057 = 672,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,079/672,057 = 672,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,079x = 672,057 × 672,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,079x = 451,660,611,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,660,611,249/434,079 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,040,503.25
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