Finding the Third Proportional to 435,512 and 684,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,512 and 684,378 is: 1,075,454.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,512 : 684,378 = 684,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,512/684,378 = 684,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,512x = 684,378 × 684,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,512x = 468,373,246,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,373,246,884/435,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,075,454.29
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