Finding the Third Proportional to 430,706 and 641,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,706 and 641,850 is: 956,502.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,706 : 641,850 = 641,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,706/641,850 = 641,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,706x = 641,850 × 641,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,706x = 411,971,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,971,422,500/430,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,502.63
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