Finding the Third Proportional to 430,858 and 681,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,858 and 681,926 is: 1,079,295.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,858 : 681,926 = 681,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,858/681,926 = 681,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,858x = 681,926 × 681,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,858x = 465,023,069,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,023,069,476/430,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,079,295.43
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