Finding the Third Proportional to 430,502 and 670,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,502 and 670,359 is: 1,043,853.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,502 : 670,359 = 670,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,502/670,359 = 670,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,502x = 670,359 × 670,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,502x = 449,381,188,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,381,188,881/430,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,043,853.89
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