Finding the Third Proportional to 430,532 and 591,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,532 and 591,004 is: 811,288.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,532 : 591,004 = 591,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,532/591,004 = 591,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,532x = 591,004 × 591,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,532x = 349,285,728,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,285,728,016/430,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,288.66
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