Finding the Third Proportional to 430,943 and 916,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,943 and 916,354 is: 1,948,528.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,943 : 916,354 = 916,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,943/916,354 = 916,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,943x = 916,354 × 916,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,943x = 839,704,653,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 839,704,653,316/430,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,948,528.35
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