Finding the Third Proportional to 430,887 and 603,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,887 and 603,798 is: 846,096.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,887 : 603,798 = 603,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,887/603,798 = 603,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,887x = 603,798 × 603,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,887x = 364,572,024,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,572,024,804/430,887 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,096.60
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