Finding the Third Proportional to 435,393 and 672,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,393 and 672,507 is: 1,038,752.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,393 : 672,507 = 672,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,393/672,507 = 672,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,393x = 672,507 × 672,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,393x = 452,265,665,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,265,665,049/435,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,038,752.72
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