Finding the Third Proportional to 430,832 and 661,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,832 and 661,296 is: 1,015,041.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,832 : 661,296 = 661,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,832/661,296 = 661,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,832x = 661,296 × 661,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,832x = 437,312,399,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,312,399,616/430,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,015,041.59
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