Finding the Third Proportional to 430,860 and 681,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,860 and 681,929 is: 1,079,299.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,860 : 681,929 = 681,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,860/681,929 = 681,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,860x = 681,929 × 681,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,860x = 465,027,161,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,027,161,041/430,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,079,299.91
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