Finding the Third Proportional to 430,598 and 1,005,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,598 and 1,005,751 is: 2,349,140.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,598 : 1,005,751 = 1,005,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,598/1,005,751 = 1,005,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,598x = 1,005,751 × 1,005,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,598x = 1,011,535,074,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,011,535,074,001/430,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,349,140.21
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