Finding the Third Proportional to 431,327 and 907,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 431,327 and 907,273 is: 1,908,399.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,327 : 907,273 = 907,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,327/907,273 = 907,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,327x = 907,273 × 907,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,327x = 823,144,296,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 823,144,296,529/431,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,908,399.65
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