Finding the Third Proportional to 430,064 and 601,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,064 and 601,514 is: 841,314.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,064 : 601,514 = 601,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,064/601,514 = 601,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,064x = 601,514 × 601,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,064x = 361,819,092,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,819,092,196/430,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,314.53
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