Finding the Third Proportional to 430,856 and 920,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,856 and 920,360 is: 1,965,999.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,856 : 920,360 = 920,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,856/920,360 = 920,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,856x = 920,360 × 920,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,856x = 847,062,529,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 847,062,529,600/430,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,965,999.15
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