Finding the Third Proportional to 430,834 and 661,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,834 and 661,299 is: 1,015,046.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,834 : 661,299 = 661,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,834/661,299 = 661,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,834x = 661,299 × 661,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,834x = 437,316,367,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,316,367,401/430,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,015,046.09
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