Finding the Third Proportional to 456,432 and 682,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,432 and 682,128 is: 1,019,425.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,432 : 682,128 = 682,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,432/682,128 = 682,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,432x = 682,128 × 682,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,432x = 465,298,608,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,298,608,384/456,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,019,425.91
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