Finding the Third Proportional to 431,034 and 936,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,034 and 936,678 is: 2,035,490.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,034 : 936,678 = 936,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,034/936,678 = 936,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,034x = 936,678 × 936,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,034x = 877,365,675,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 877,365,675,684/431,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,490.65
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