Finding the Third Proportional to 430,080 and 601,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,080 and 601,527 is: 841,319.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,080 : 601,527 = 601,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,080/601,527 = 601,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,080x = 601,527 × 601,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,080x = 361,834,731,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,834,731,729/430,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,319.60
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