Finding the Third Proportional to 430,922 and 643,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,922 and 643,737 is: 961,652.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,922 : 643,737 = 643,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,922/643,737 = 643,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,922x = 643,737 × 643,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,922x = 414,397,325,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,397,325,169/430,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,652.75
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