Finding the Third Proportional to 431,028 and 936,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,028 and 936,733 is: 2,035,758.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,028 : 936,733 = 936,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,028/936,733 = 936,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,028x = 936,733 × 936,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,028x = 877,468,713,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 877,468,713,289/431,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,758.03
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