Finding the Third Proportional to 431,073 and 936,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,073 and 936,760 is: 2,035,662.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,073 : 936,760 = 936,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,073/936,760 = 936,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,073x = 936,760 × 936,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,073x = 877,519,297,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 877,519,297,600/431,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,662.86
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