Finding the Third Proportional to 430,983 and 926,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,983 and 926,827 is: 1,993,137.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,983 : 926,827 = 926,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,983/926,827 = 926,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,983x = 926,827 × 926,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,983x = 859,008,287,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,008,287,929/430,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,993,137.29
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