Finding the Third Proportional to 675,432 and 949,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 675,432 and 949,968 is: 1,336,091.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675,432 : 949,968 = 949,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675,432/949,968 = 949,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675,432x = 949,968 × 949,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675,432x = 902,439,201,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 902,439,201,024/675,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,336,091.87
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