Finding the Third Proportional to 430,278 and 933,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,278 and 933,132 is: 2,023,657.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,278 : 933,132 = 933,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,278/933,132 = 933,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,278x = 933,132 × 933,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,278x = 870,735,329,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 870,735,329,424/430,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,023,657.56
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