Finding the Third Proportional to 434,750 and 668,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,750 and 668,325 is: 1,027,391.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,750 : 668,325 = 668,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,750/668,325 = 668,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,750x = 668,325 × 668,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,750x = 446,658,305,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,658,305,625/434,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,027,391.16
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