Finding the Third Proportional to 430,662 and 661,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,662 and 661,058 is: 1,014,711.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,662 : 661,058 = 661,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,662/661,058 = 661,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,662x = 661,058 × 661,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,662x = 436,997,679,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,997,679,364/430,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,711.49
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