Finding the Third Proportional to 430,031 and 645,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,031 and 645,209 is: 968,057.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,031 : 645,209 = 645,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,031/645,209 = 645,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,031x = 645,209 × 645,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,031x = 416,294,653,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,294,653,681/430,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,057.31
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