Finding the Third Proportional to 434,451 and 690,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,451 and 690,987 is: 1,099,003.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,451 : 690,987 = 690,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,451/690,987 = 690,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,451x = 690,987 × 690,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,451x = 477,463,034,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 477,463,034,169/434,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,099,003.19
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