Finding the Third Proportional to 430,826 and 905,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,826 and 905,736 is: 1,904,150.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,826 : 905,736 = 905,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,826/905,736 = 905,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,826x = 905,736 × 905,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,826x = 820,357,701,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,357,701,696/430,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,904,150.87
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