Finding the Third Proportional to 435,080 and 668,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,080 and 668,940 is: 1,028,502.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,080 : 668,940 = 668,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,080/668,940 = 668,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,080x = 668,940 × 668,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,080x = 447,480,723,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,480,723,600/435,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,028,502.17
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