Finding the Third Proportional to 434,628 and 691,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,628 and 691,576 is: 1,100,429.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,628 : 691,576 = 691,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,628/691,576 = 691,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,628x = 691,576 × 691,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,628x = 478,277,363,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,277,363,776/434,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,100,429.25
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