Finding the Third Proportional to 431,076 and 943,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,076 and 943,692 is: 2,065,887.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,076 : 943,692 = 943,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,076/943,692 = 943,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,076x = 943,692 × 943,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,076x = 890,554,590,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 890,554,590,864/431,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,065,887.66
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