Finding the Third Proportional to 431,176 and 907,043.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,176 and 907,043.50 is: 1,908,102.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,176 : 907,043.50 = 907,043.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,176/907,043.50 = 907,043.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,176x = 907,043.50 × 907,043.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,176x = 822,727,910,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,727,910,892.25/431,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,908,102.29
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