Finding the Third Proportional to 431 and 930.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 431 and 930.06 is: 2,007.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431 : 930.06 = 930.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431/930.06 = 930.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431x = 930.06 × 930.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431x = 865,016.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 865,016.25/431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,007.00
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