Finding the Third Proportional to 431,211 and 917,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,211 and 917,643 is: 1,952,799.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,211 : 917,643 = 917,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,211/917,643 = 917,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,211x = 917,643 × 917,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,211x = 842,068,675,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 842,068,675,449/431,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,952,799.62
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