Finding the Third Proportional to 430,584 and 933,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,584 and 933,744 is: 2,024,872.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,584 : 933,744 = 933,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,584/933,744 = 933,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,584x = 933,744 × 933,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,584x = 871,877,857,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,877,857,536/430,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,024,872.86
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