Finding the Third Proportional to 430,137 and 629,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,137 and 629,991 is: 922,702.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,137 : 629,991 = 629,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,137/629,991 = 629,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,137x = 629,991 × 629,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,137x = 396,888,660,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,888,660,081/430,137 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922,702.91
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