Finding the Third Proportional to 430,632 and 942,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,632 and 942,912 is: 2,064,600.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,632 : 942,912 = 942,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,632/942,912 = 942,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,632x = 942,912 × 942,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,632x = 889,083,039,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 889,083,039,744/430,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,064,600.49
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