Finding the Third Proportional to 436,518 and 672,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,518 and 672,795 is: 1,036,963.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,518 : 672,795 = 672,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,518/672,795 = 672,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,518x = 672,795 × 672,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,518x = 452,653,112,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,653,112,025/436,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,036,963.22
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