Finding the Third Proportional to 430,830 and 603,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,830 and 603,730 is: 846,017.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,830 : 603,730 = 603,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,830/603,730 = 603,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,830x = 603,730 × 603,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,830x = 364,489,912,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,489,912,900/430,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,017.95
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