Finding the Third Proportional to 434,603 and 691,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,603 and 691,540 is: 1,100,377.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,603 : 691,540 = 691,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,603/691,540 = 691,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,603x = 691,540 × 691,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,603x = 478,227,571,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,227,571,600/434,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,100,377.98
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