Finding the Third Proportional to 430,595 and 926,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,595 and 926,998 is: 1,995,669.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,595 : 926,998 = 926,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,595/926,998 = 926,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,595x = 926,998 × 926,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,595x = 859,325,292,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,325,292,004/430,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,995,669.46
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