Finding the Third Proportional to 431,040 and 936,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,040 and 936,757 is: 2,035,805.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,040 : 936,757 = 936,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,040/936,757 = 936,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,040x = 936,757 × 936,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,040x = 877,513,677,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 877,513,677,049/431,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,805.67
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