Finding the Third Proportional to 430,082 and 601,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,082 and 601,530 is: 841,324.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,082 : 601,530 = 601,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,082/601,530 = 601,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,082x = 601,530 × 601,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,082x = 361,838,340,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,838,340,900/430,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,324.08
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