Finding the Third Proportional to 435,522 and 684,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,522 and 684,387 is: 1,075,457.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,522 : 684,387 = 684,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,522/684,387 = 684,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,522x = 684,387 × 684,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,522x = 468,385,565,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,385,565,769/435,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,075,457.88
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