Finding the Third Proportional to 435,242 and 665,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,242 and 665,823 is: 1,018,560.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,242 : 665,823 = 665,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,242/665,823 = 665,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,242x = 665,823 × 665,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,242x = 443,320,267,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,320,267,329/435,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,018,560.40
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