Finding the Third Proportional to 430,785 and 939,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,785 and 939,904 is: 2,050,720.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,785 : 939,904 = 939,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,785/939,904 = 939,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,785x = 939,904 × 939,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,785x = 883,419,529,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 883,419,529,216/430,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,050,720.26
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