Finding the Third Proportional to 430,845 and 603,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,845 and 603,749 is: 846,041.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,845 : 603,749 = 603,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,845/603,749 = 603,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,845x = 603,749 × 603,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,845x = 364,512,855,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,512,855,001/430,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,041.74
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