Finding the Third Proportional to 430,024 and 917,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,024 and 917,080 is: 1,955,787.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,024 : 917,080 = 917,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,024/917,080 = 917,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,024x = 917,080 × 917,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,024x = 841,035,726,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,035,726,400/430,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,955,787.88
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